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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]