How Do You Travel With Braces and Invisalign?
How Do You Travel With Braces and Invisalign? Traveling while wearing braces or Invisalign can bring up concerns about comfort, daily care, and unexpected issues. Being away from home often means managing orthodontic routines in new environments, from airports and hotels to restaurants and long days out. At Advanced Orthodontics in Bellevue, WA, Dr. Barton Soper helps patients […]
Some Simple Tips for Better Flossing
Some Simple Tips for Better Flossing While brushing your teeth is essential for maintaining good oral health, flossing (while more commonly forgotten about) is just as important! Flossing helps to prevent gum disease, cavities, and bad breath. Most people skip flossing because it can seem tricky or time consuming. However, flossing isn’t hard at all if you know […]
Essential Daily Care Practices for Your Teeth
Essential Daily Care Practices for Your Teeth Maintaining your health and wellness is a crucial part of living a long and enjoyable life. This includes taking good care of your teeth on a daily basis. While you should visit your dentist at least twice a year for a regular checkup and cleaning, they alone cannot account for your […]
Why I Do Need To Wear Elastics?
Elastics, also known as rubber bands, are a very normal part of orthodontic treatment. However, we know that people sometimes find them to be a nuisance or difficult to adjust to wearing. It is important to know that Dr. Barton Soper and his team at Advanced Orthodontics has you wearing elastics because they are essential to the completion of […]
To Floss or To Brush – Which Should Come First?
Most likely you’ve heard that you should be brushing and flossing your teeth daily. However, should brushing come before flossing or vice versa? According to recent studies, researchers have found that flossing before brushing may be the most effective way to remove dental plaque. This sequence also makes your tooth enamel stronger by increasing the fluoride concentration delivered […]
Daily Habits to Improve Your Oral Health
Your oral health is always extremely important, whether you’re in braces or not! If you’re looking for some simple ways to boost your oral health, you’re in luck. Keep reading for some daily habits that you can incorporate into your routine from Dr. Barton Soper at Advanced Orthodontics. Some of the easiest ways to keep your oral health […]
Feeling a Little Sore After Tightening? These Tips Can Help!
While braces are not painful, your mouth is a very sensitive area. Thus, it is not uncommon to experience a little soreness after your braces have been tightened. However, what everyone feels is a little different! Most only feel a mild, achy pressure that will subside within a day or two. The longer you’re in braces, the quicker […]
4 Simple Ways to Keep Your Smile Radiant
Taking care of your body and living a healthy lifestyle isn’t just trendy, it’s important. However, many people forget that your mouth and teeth are important parts of your body to take good care of as well. Your mouth and teeth need to be well nourished and taken care of in order to keep your smile radiant. Fortunately, […]
Why Do I Need to Wear Elastics?
Elastics, also known as rubber bands, are a very normal part of orthodontic treatment. However, we know that people sometimes find them to be a nuisance or difficult to adjust to wearing. It is important to know that your orthodontist has you wearing elastics because they are essential to the completion of the patient’s orthodontic treatment. The elastics […]
Protect Your Braces While Playing Sports
Getting braces doesn’t mean giving up the sports you love! Luckily, braces will not keep you from any sport or physical activity. However, the price you pay for a beautiful smile is taking a little extra care of your mouth while in treatment. To be sure you’re doing everything you can to protect your mouth during athletic activities, […]