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Healthy braces-friendly meal featuring soft foods that are gentle on orthodontic appliances

Friendly Foods for Your Braces

By Trapnell Orthodontics | February 8, 2016

As mentioned in a previous blog post, it’s important to properly care for your braces to avoid harming your appliances and lengthening your treatment time. In maintaining your braces, there is a variety of foods you must refrain from eating that can damage wires and brackets, in addition to harming your teeth. Let the staff at Trapnell Orthodontics fill you

Happy woman pointing to her bright, straight smile after completing orthodontic treatment

Retain Your Perfect Smile

By Trapnell Orthodontics | January 27, 2016

Having your braces removed after treatment is always a joyous event for patients—and parents too! However, maintaining your newly straightened teeth after orthodontic treatment can be just as important as caring for your teeth with braces. Neglecting your teeth after braces can reverse the work done by your orthodontist and ends up wasting all the time you spent perfecting your

Teenager smiling confidently while learning the best daily care routine for braces

Caring for Your Braces

By Trapnell Orthodontics | January 20, 2016

While metal braces effectively work to straighten teeth, fix misaligned bites, and treat malocclusions, it’s important to properly care for your braces to ensure they do their job as efficiently as possible. If and when your braces do become damaged, you should contact your orthodontist promptly, as damaging your braces can lengthen the time you need to wear them. Simply

Dental model displaying traditional metal braces used to straighten teeth and correct bite issues

Traditional Braces Aren’t So Bad

By Trapnell Orthodontics | January 6, 2016

While Invisalign braces present a number of advantages over traditional braces, the truth is Invisalign isn’t for everyone, and many patients must receive metal braces to achieve the straight teeth they desire. Although, traditional braces’ appearance can be a disadvantage, they still provide a variety of benefits as today’s metal braces have been significantly improved. Let the professionals at Trapnell

Close-up of healthy teeth illustrating the appearance of a corrected overbite and improved alignment

Correcting Overbites

By Trapnell Orthodontics | December 29, 2015

A common orthodontic condition, overbites occur when the top row of your teeth partially covers the bottom row, rather than resting perfectly on top of the bottom teeth. The severity of an overbite is determined by percentage. For instance, 100% overbite means your top teeth completely cover your bottom teeth. Most people have some degree of overbites, yet many do

Young woman smiling confidently after improving her smile with clear aligner treatment

Improve with Invisalign

By Trapnell Orthodontics | December 23, 2015

Do you desire a perfect smile without the pain and difficulties of traditional braces? Well, Invisalign is the answer to your concerns. Trapnell Orthodontics in Utah County offers clear braces so you can obtain perfect teeth and avoid all the problems traditional braces tend to bring upon patients. Downfalls of Traditional Braces Most people yearn for a straight smile, but

Young child smiling confidently before beginning early orthodontic treatment and smile development

Importance of Early Treatment

By Trapnell Orthodontics | December 16, 2015

It is recommended by the American Association of Orthodontists for patients to have their first orthodontic exam at the age of seven, or at the first warning signs that treatment may be necessary. At Trapnell Orthodontics, we believe that finding and treating orthodontic issues at an early age is beneficial to ensuring a healthy smile. Benefits of Early Treatment Discovering

Woman with a bright, healthy smile demonstrating the confidence of straighter teeth

How Straighter Teeth Can Improve Your Life

By Trapnell Orthodontics | December 14, 2015

Many people want straighter teeth for aesthetic reasons. They want to look better and we’ve found that patients who love their smiles have higher self-esteem. People who don’t like their teeth are often nervous about talking to other people. Many adults, unfortunately, weren’t able to get corrective braces during their childhood. That doesn’t mean it’s too late to reap the

Person enjoying fresh breath and a healthy smile while maintaining excellent oral hygiene

Fresh Breath and Your Orthodontics

By Trapnell Orthodontics | December 7, 2015

Many people worry about bad breath, a fact that is especially true for those wearing braces. Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is a common symptom that can negatively affect a person’s life. Bacteria is the main cause of halitosis and braces provide even more places for germs to hide. However, keeping your breath fresh and teeth clean while wearing

Toothbrushes, toothpaste, and dental care products arranged for maintaining excellent oral hygiene

6 Tips for Keeping Teeth Clean

By Trapnell Orthodontics | December 2, 2015

The benefits of braces are many, however, patients should be even more diligent about their oral hygiene. Here are some tips for keeping your teeth clean while wearing braces. 1.Angles Are Your Friend Braces create even more nooks and crannies for food to hide. Be sure to rotate your brush so it scrubs your teeth and braces from every possible