Patients of all ages are self conscious when they first get their braces. It takes a few days to adjust both physically and emotionally to the look and feel of the appliances. Support and understanding from family and friends goes a long way the first few weeks to help patients adapt both physically and emotionally, especially with adolescents and teens already insecure with most aspects of their lives.
Some orthodontic patients need more time than others to adapt. At Dr. Joe W. Pearson Orthodontics, we understand each patient is different. If your child goes with the flow under most circumstances, than wearing braces will be a piece of cake. But if you have a drama king or queen when it comes to everyday trials and tribulations in life, “brace” yourself for a few rough days ahead.
At Pearson Orthodontics, our number one concern is our patients. No matter what time of year or type of contact sport, make sure your kids are properly protected. We support the American Association of Orthodontics during Sport Safety month in their efforts to help raise awareness among parents and patients to increase the use of facial protection in youth sports in the Phoenix, Chandler and Tempe AZ area.
Watch this video created by the AAO about the importance of wearing mouth guards and protective gear when playing contact sports.
Did you know a pet’s bad breath could signify a potentially serious dental or oral disease that could pose a health risk to the animal’s internal organs?
According to veterinary professionals, a dog's teeth should be checked every year and cleaned at least every other year and sometimes more often. This Blog post offers great guidelines to follow for your pet.Read more on Pet Spotlight: Don’t Forget To Check and Clean Their Pearly Whites…
At Joe W. Pearson Orthodontics we understand gum disease can become a big problem for people as they grow older. Luckily, it doesn’t just happen by accident, and if you know a little about what causes it, you’ll be better able to avoid it in the long run.
As unpleasant as it may be to think about, our mouths aren’t the cleanest places in the world. As food is eaten, the remnants left on teeth form a sticky substance known as plaque, which is full of bacteria. If you brush your teeth and floss regularly, most of this plaque is removed. (A quick word of caution about brushing: be gentle with your gums when you brush, because overly vigorous brushing can actually contribute to gum disease over time!)
Read more on Averting a Plaque Attack in Phoenix, Chandler and Tempe AZ!…
