Author: Orthodontics LA Team
The Fitness Junkie’s Guide To Eating With Braces
Posted on April 20, 2018
You know what they all say: abs are made in the kitchen. So when your orthodontist told you to go crazy on the mashed potatoes and milkshakes after your first appointment after getting braces or Invisalign, you probably weren’t too excited about all those carbs. (Side note: you have much more self-control than we do…. Read more »
The Bite-Sized Guide To Getting The Most Out Of Invisalign
Posted on March 30, 2018
Between augmented reality video games, all-electric vehicles, and avocado toast, we think it’s a pretty great time to be alive. With all the new technology that’s around to make our lives easier, our personal favorite is Invisalign. Yes, we’re orthodontics nerds. Invisalign really is a great invention. For those who want to straighten out their… Read more »
Ugliest Braces On The Big Screen
Posted on March 19, 2018
These days, braces are not the eyesores they used to be. Traditional braces are perfectly acceptable, and are seen as a normal part of growing up. Some of your favorite television show characters rocked braces like it was an accessory, but… others were not so lucky. To make you feel better about your braces, we… Read more »
Meal Prep For Your First Week With Braces
Posted on February 28, 2018
OK, Grumpy. You’re not you when you’re hungry. Right after getting your braces on for the first time, you’re probably feeling all of the pressure of the world… on your teeth. And even though it’s a sign that your braces treatment is starting to work, it can be extremely uncomfortable. We know this pressure can… Read more »
Things Your Orthodontist Knows Just By Looking At Your Teeth
Posted on February 15, 2018
We know what you did last summer. Just kidding. But we can take a pretty good guess at what you ate last night because it’s still stuck in your brackets. Is that kale? There’s a lot that your orthodontist can see when they look inside your mouth. We’re not just poking around and tightening things… Read more »