April 23rd, 2013
Tips To Avoid Problems When Wearing Braces!
Although you may take extreme care of your braces, they can cause soreness to your mouth. During the first month after placing your braces it is normal for your teeth to ache and for your jaw to be a little bit sore for the first few days.
Other common issues may be broken brackets, loose wires and bands which may cause temporary soreness around your lips and gums. The following guide can help determining what is wrong and what you can do at home to help.
1) Loose Orthodontic bracket. A loose orthodontic bracket occurs when a metal brace is broken and slides from side to side on the wire. Apply a small amount of orthodontic wax to the bracket temporarily. This will help with any discomfort temporarily until you can come to your next appointment
2) Loose Bands: A loose band will stay in place until your next appointment although it will be a bit wiggly if you put force on it. If brought to your Orthodontists attention they can fix it at your next appointment
3) Poking wires: You can sometimes use the end of the eraser of a pencil to help put the wire into a more comfortable place, or if you are unable to move it you can apply some wax until your next appointment
Foods to Avoid
Some foods can also help or hurt you while you’re wearing braces. Remember to cut your food into small pieces that can be easily chewed. Some foods such as apples, pizza crust, hard candy bubble gum ice cubes should be avoided.
And always remember to brush and floss thoroughly when you are cleaning your appliances!
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January 24th, 2013
What should you do to keep your braces clean during treatment?
If you are undergoing orthodontic treatment at our Whitby Orthodontist office you may have a few questions about brushing and flossing during orthodontic treatment. First, your durham orthodontist Dr. John Nikolovski says that increasing your brushing frequency can help with keeping your teeth and gums very healthy during treament.
Another good tip is to try your best to floss daily to remove any trapped food particles that may be stuck in between your teeth and gums. With braces flossing is very important. What Dr. John Nikolovski of Durham Orthodonticsrecommends is brushing at least once per day to ensure proper oral health care. Your Brooklin Ontario Orthodontist always recommends to brush above and below your orthodontic archwire to ensure all plaque removal.
Proper brushing technique includes brushing both above and below your orthodontic braces and archwires. The image below shows how you can accomplish this. Make certain to brush both your front and back teeth to try to remove all plaque around your brackets
Another handy tool recommended by Ajax Orthodontist Dr. John Nikolovski is a proxy brush to get into those hard to reach areas under your orthodontic wire and around yourmetal or clear ceramic brackets. We include a proxy brush with every oral hygiene kit after placing your braces on.
Finally, we always regular dental check ups and cleanings with your dental provider when undergoing treatment.
October 22nd, 2012
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October 22nd, 2012
Brooklin Ontario Orthodontist discusses retainer wear!
Dr. John Nikolovski, your Whitby Ontario Orthodontist explains that when the time for removing your braces arrives it can be both an exciting and confusing time as you are faced to choose between a fixed or removable retainer. Knowing about each type of your retainer can help with some of the confusion.
Permanent Retainers
A permanent retainer is a small wire placed in behind your teeth for life. Having a permanent retainer glued in can help reduce the chance of relapse, as the patient does not need to worry about wearing their retainer night time.
A permanent retainer can hold your teeth for a longer period of time as teeth can shift naturally as we age. One negative aspect to fixed retainers is home care and hygiene. Some patients find it more difficult to floss around a fixed retainer, but Dr. John Nikolovski, your Whitby Orthodontist can show you effective ways to floss fairly quickly with your permanent retainer.
Removable Retainers
Removable retainers on the other hand can be placed in at bedtime and removed in the morning when you begin your day. Its great at holding your final result if it is worn properly. Your Ajax Orthodontist Dr. Nikolovski warns however that a removable retainer can be forgotten at times, which can lead to relapse over a long period of time.
Brushing and flossing is much easier with a removable retainer as the retainer can be easily removed. Removable retainers effective as long as they are used as they are directed.
One of the most important things to remember is that wearing your retianer as instructed is the most important thing after your braces are removed.
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July 30th, 2012
At Durham Orthodontics your Orthodontist In Ajax Ontario offers many different treatment options. We offer Invisalign, and Invisalign Teen to our patients both of which can have great treatment results. Clear orthodontic braces and metal braces are an option as well as self ligating braces.
Invisalign treatment are a series of clear aligners trays that are removable, which the patient changes every two weeks. This clear treatment approach allows for you to have an almost invisible treatment, and great oral hygiene!! Invisalign can be used by both adults and teens, meaning a large range of people can discover the benefits of this clear treatment technique.
Schedule a complimentary consultation today at Durham Orthodontics today!
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July 20th, 2012
Making Your Life Better with Braces!
The number one objective of your treatment with your Whitby Orthodontist Dr. John Nikolovski is to give your child a good bite, and straight teeth. A good bite makes it easier to eat, chew your food and speak properly. It can enhance not only your dental health but also your overall health, and it can also improve your self esteem and self appearance. Orthodontic treatment can help your smile and help you keep your teeth straight for a long time.
Try to let your smile set itself apart from the rest!! A beautiful smile can help let the world know how happy you are, as we all know that your smile is one of the first things everyone notices about you. Orthodontic treatment in Whitby, Ontario can straighten your teeth and give you a smile that truly represents your lifestyle.
Keep your mouth clean and healthy!! Straight teeth are both beautiful, but esthetically nice as well. Straight teeth in Whitby, Ontario are easier to brush and floss and can help reduce the amount of plaque buildup decreasing the risk of gingivitis. By keeping your teeth cleaner with your Brooklin Orthodontist Dr. John Nikolovski, you can help keep them for a longer time!!
Enjoy Orthodontics and your life!!!Orthodontics is easier today than at any time before, with treatment options including invisalign in Whitby, clear braces, and totally invisible lingual braces.
July 18th, 2012
Did you know, Durham Orthodontics is located just a short 10 minute drive from Brooklin, Ontario?
With Our convenient location in north Whitby, our Whitby Orthodontist office is a convenient short drive from Brooklin, Ontario.
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July 16th, 2012
Orthodontic elastics are always a very important part of your orthodontic treatment if Brooklin Invisalign dentist Dr. Nikolovski recommends them during your orthodontic care. As with anything else when wearing braces in Whitby, Ontario it is very important that you follow elastic wear instructions during treatment.
Elastics during your orthodontic treatment in Ajax Ontario can help to align your bite or can help push your teeth around to line up properly. Specific instructions will be given during your orthodontic care on how to place elastics and in what direction Dr. John Nikolovski will want your elastics placed.
Proper elastic wear can make orthodontic treatment in Whitby, Ontario shorter if worn properly and for the right amount of time.
ALways remember the following rules with elastic wear. First you won’t be able to open your mouth fully, so your elastics can be removed during meal time. Other times, your Brooklin Orthodontist Dr. John Nikolovski may recommend your elastics to only be worn at night time when a small shifting is needed to correct your bite. Always be careful with your rubber bands as they can snap if you open your mouth too wide!!
If elastics are not worn when asked, it can prolong treatment time and it may make it more difficult to get a good bite, so always do your best to wear them, to allow you to obtain that beautiful new smile.
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