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Summer is almost here, which means a season full of vacations, adventures and great memories is just around the corner for our patients at Seder Orthodontics.
Everyone wants a glowing and radiant white smile when the sun comes around and we have a few reminders to keep your pearly whites healthy and beautiful over the summer! Try to stay away from drinks that will stain your teeth like coffee, soft drinks, or dark colored juices. Not only will drinks like this weaken your enamel but they will also darken that fabulous smile you're working on! Another tip is to try and focus on brushing your teeth; everyone knows that when busy schedules start picking up, getting a good brushing session in tends to take the backseat! A good tip for keeping your mouth safe from staining and other possible pitfalls is to rinse your mouth with water after any meal you can’t fully brush your teeth after. Your teeth, inside and out, will benefit!
And remember, whether you are headed to a barbecue, a camping trip, or just having fun in the backyard this summer, we want to hear all about it! Make sure to let us know what you’re up to below or on our Facebook page! We also encourage you to post any photos from your adventures!
Everyone wants a naturally aligned and beautiful smile, and it is no secret that orthodontic braces from Seder Orthodontics can help deliver one. However, there are greater benefits to wearing braces than just having straight teeth. You’ll gain many oral health benefits in addition to the cosmetic ones.
Tooth Decay and Gum Disease
Crooked or crowded teeth may overlap each other and create tight spaces in between. These can make it very difficult to brush and floss effectively, allowing bacteria and plaque to build up, and eventually leading to tooth decay and gum disease. With orthodontic treatment, your teeth will become properly aligned and spaced, which allows for more effective brushing.
Difficulties with Speech
Your teeth play an essential role in speech. When they are out of line or lean too far forward or backward, this can affect your speaking patterns, and possibly cause embarrassment and frustration. Braces can readjust the positioning of the teeth to allow for clearer, more professional speech.
Bone Erosion
Bone and gum tissues begin to erode when there are no teeth to support. This is also true for poorly aligned teeth that leave gaps and spaces or place too much pressure on the jawbone due to a bad bite. With braces, the bones and tissues are less likely to erode and can continue to support the teeth in their new alignment.
Digestion
Your teeth play an important role in digestion. Before food ever enters your stomach, it has been partially digested by the teeth. If teeth are severely out of line, however, they may not play their role in breaking down food as effectively as they should. With braces, your teeth will be straightened into optimal alignment for eating and chewing.
Dr. Karen Seder and staff will be happy to answer any of your questions about your orthodontic treatment. Visit us in Chicago, IL today!
Brushing is important to ensure orthodontic treatment goes smoothly! That's why our team here at Seder Orthodontics was excited to hear about the latest release of this fun game!
"GamesThatWork, Atlanta, has released a new version of Brush Up, a toothbrush training game designed to help children learn proper technique while developing the motivation to brush every day. The game enables children to score points each time they brush and spend the points to unlock in-game prizes.
In the new release of the game, children brush along with Budd, the toothbrush tutor. The Magic Mirror puts each child in the game, right beside Budd. To win prizes, children use the Selfie Match Game™, in which they match video clips of their own brush performance with Budd’s.
Digital prizes reward conscientious brushers. A new set of motivational prizes arrive each month to subscribing families, as well as brushing reports aimed at keeping parents in touch with their children’s progress.
Brush Up can be played free of charge, but without the stream of new prizes, parental notifications, or the new matching game. Full content for Brush Up is available on the Apple® iTunes® store and the Google Play™ store for 99 cents a month or a one-time charge of $9.99."
Source: http://www.orthodonticproductsonline.com/2015/04/gamesthatwork-releases-new-version-brush/
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