Simple Oral Hygiene Tips for Maintaining Teeth with Braces

Orthodontists like Dr. Mark Padilla will often use traditional braces to correct the alignment and orientation of misaligned teeth. This involves a matrix of metal brackets, wires, bands, spacers, and other components that create a system capable of affecting the periodontal ligaments that anchor your teeth in your mouth.   The progressive tension and tightening applied to your braces, teeth... read more »