Education Hub

DENTAL PATIENT EDUCATION

On our Dental Education Hub, we are dedicated to providing valuable and up-to-date information to empower and educate patients about their oral health. Our mission is to help you achieve a bright and healthy smile while fostering a better understanding of dental care.

Purpose

We believe that knowledge is key to maintaining optimal oral hygiene. Every month, we curate and share practical dental insight and tips that you can easily incorporate into your daily routine. We hope this helps guide you towards making informed decisions for your dental well-being.

MARCH

ORTHODONTICS (BRACES) MONTH

Crooked teeth and bite problems are often solved with orthodontic treatment.

Gum Disease and Tooth Decay during Orthodontic Treatment

Braces are the most common way to straighten teeth and correct major bite problems, and a removable retainer can help hold teeth in place after braces are removed.

It’s important to keep your mouth healthy—especially when you are wearing braces. Inflamed, puffy gums can make it difficult to keep your teeth and braces clean. Your dentist or hygienist can show you how to properly clean your teeth when you have braces to help prevent issues like tooth decay and gum disease.

APPLIANCES USED DURING
GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

A space maintainer holds space for a permanent tooth after a baby tooth is lost too early.
A lingual arch holds space in the lower jaw when several teeth are lost too early
During the growth period, conditions such as a narrow upper jaw may be corrected by a palatal expander.
Removable, clear aligners are designed to move the teeth a little at a time using a series of aligners. Each set of aligners is worn for about two weeks.
Braces
Removable Retainer
Troubled Gums

WE ARE AVAILABLE AT
SPECTRUM HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
TO ASSESS AND TREAT YOUR DENTAL NEEDS.

THE ORAL HEALTH ISSUES DESCRIBED ABOVE CAN BE MANAGED AND EVEN ELIMINATED BY GOOD ORAL HEALTH PRACTICES AND REGULAR VISITS TO THE DENTIST. 

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