Category Archives: Braces

example of clear tray to retain your straight smile

Retain Your Straight Smile

The time has come for your braces to be removed and you are excited! You’re ready to show the world your new, straight smile. You are also looking forward to having a healthier smile. You may be wondering, however, what comes after braces. How do you retain your straight smile? In most cases, our Dr. Steven […]

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Tooth Extraction for Braces

Having Dr. Steven Ricci install traditional metal braces in your child’s mouth creates an effective system capable of realigning your son or daughter’s misaligned teeth. This is often a necessary step for preserving the integrity of their teeth. Also, it prevents complications from dental attrition and dental fractures. However, a tooth extraction for braces is […]

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What Not to Eat with Braces

The braces installed at the office of Ricci Orthodontics were designed to slowly realign your teeth, with periodic adjustments. Each time you visit [practice_name] to have your braces tightened, your teeth are moved one small step closer to their ideal alignment. While your braces were designed to be very durable, there are still certain foods […]

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There are Different Variations of Braces to Help Correct the Alignment of Your Teeth

Problems with an underbite, overbite or other dental alignment issues can affect your mouth in multiple ways. On an aesthetic level, even minor deviations in the orientation and position of your teeth can leave you with an unappealing smile. On a functional level, when your teeth meet at an unnatural angle in your bite pattern […]

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woman suffering from malocclusions or bad bites

General Information about Bad Bites

A bad bite refers to a misalignment that occurs within your mouth. When patients talk about having a bad bite, professionals know they’re talking about malocclusions. If you suffer from a bad bite, orthodontic services are required. Although numerous misalignment issues can be caused by your environment and life, many others are the result of […]

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young girl with braces after discussing the oral hygiene topic for orthodontic braces

Oral Hygiene Topic: Orthodontic Braces

Are your teeth out of alignment? Does embarrassment take over when you attempt to smile? Do you suffer from a multitude of malocclusions? These are bad bites in your smile from teeth being out of ideal position? If so, improve your smile with a set of orthodontic braces. Not only will your teeth look prettier, but […]

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young girl on the way to straighten your smile with a set of orthodontic braces

Straighten Your Smile with a Set of Orthodontic Braces

Are your teeth out of alignment or crooked beyond belief? Do you suffer from a multitude of malocclusions, which are bad bites in your smile caused by teeth out of position? If so, straighten your smile with a set of orthodontic braces. Not only will your teeth look better, but they will also function much […]

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young girl experiencing an issue with her braces

Having an Issue with Your Braces?

Most likely while you are wearing braces you won’t experience issues. But on the occasion when something does go awry, do you know what to do? Today we are going to take a look at just a few issues that may pop up while you are aligning your smile. If something happens with your braces, we […]

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orthodontist explaining the importance of retainers after braces

The Importance of Retainers After Braces

Through the course of multiple adjustments, Dr. Ricci has moved your teeth into their ideal alignment. With this stage complete, they can now remove your braces and allow you to enjoy your new, natural smile. Yet it’s also important to note that there will still be a little residual tension in your dental sockets. If […]

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What to Know About Braces

If you are looking into getting braces, Ricci Orthodontics is glad to help you choose the best option for your situation. There are different braces for different needs, and one of the more popular brands of braces is Invisalign® clear plastic aligners. Invisalign has become popular because of the advantages they have over traditional metal […]

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