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DIY Braces: Don’t Try This at Home!

By Trapnell Orthodontics | April 11, 2016

Everyone would love to have perfectly straight teeth, but the treatment time, constant appointments, and cost of braces can turn many patients away from achieving the smile they desire. As a result, some people in recent years have been practicing what is often referred to as self-orthodontics. In other words, people have begun creating DIY braces to straighten their teeth

Memorable Movies Filmed in Our Backyard

By Trapnell Orthodontics | April 4, 2016

Did you know Utah is a popular location for big-screen movies? It’s true: Utah’s beautiful landscapes and scenic settings have been used countless times for several memorable movies. Though Utah’s southern region, including Moab and multiple national parks, is most often the destination for desert scenes and much more, northern Utah still shares quite a bit of fame. So, Utah

Invisalign Braces for Mapleton Students | Trapnell Orthodontics

By Trapnell Orthodontics | March 28, 2016

Crooked teeth can be quite troublesome for young teens, and some kids hate the look of metal braces. Fortunately, Trapnell Orthodontics offers Invisalign clear braces to our neighbors in Mapleton, UT. Whether your child is entering middle school at Mapleton Junior High or is ready to get their start in high school, send them off to school with the confidence

What to Do in an Orthodontic Emergency

By Trapnell Orthodontics | March 16, 2016

When an orthodontic emergency arises, it’s crucial to contact your orthodontist as soon as possible. No matter the severity, damage to your braces or orthodontic appliance can be troublesome. Whether it affects the time you must wear your appliances or the damaged appliance harms your mouth, we recommend tending to the problem immediately. At Trapnell Orthodontics in Utah County, we

What Causes Crooked Teeth

By Trapnell Orthodontics | March 1, 2016

Everyone wishes they could avoid crooked teeth. Often believed to be the result of hereditary factors, crooked teeth can actually be caused by a number of other factors and habits. If crooked teeth can be avoided, wouldn’t you like to know how to prevent them? Though inherited traits, such as small jaws, can indeed be a factor in crooked and

What is Malocclusion?

By Trapnell Orthodontics | February 22, 2016

Simply put, malocclusion can be used to explain a variety of conditions. Malocclusion, or a poor bite, can cause a variety of other problems in your mouth. From crowded teeth to overbites, each condition presents additional issues for your oral health. Fortunately, braces can treat most cases of malocclusion. Whether you suffer from an overbite, open bite, or anything in

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