The Orthodontic Blog of Ricci Orthodontics

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What Causes Receding Gums?

Keeping your teeth healthy starts with good periodontal care. It is impossible to have healthy teeth without healthy gums. Caring for your gums ensures that your smile looks radiant. If you have noticed redness or swelling in your gums, visit Ricci Orthodontics in Johns Creek, Georgia, for periodontal care. What Are Receding Gums? Gums begin […]

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Flossing with Braces

If you wear braces, you’ve already begun to invest in your dental health. But there’s more to maintaining a beautiful smile once you’re fitted. Flossing with braces is essential to keeping your teeth clean and strong through the duration of wearing the orthodontic device. Wearing Braces and What Happens When You Don’t Floss Every time […]

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Cleaning A Retainer

Cleaning and maintaining a retainer is a crucial part of wearing one. Now that your teeth are properly aligned thanks to your braces or Invisalign® treatment, wearing a retainer will keep them in alignment. But failing to clean your retainer can cause dental problems that would require further care and could possibly ruin the smile […]

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What Are Retainers for Teeth?

When we think of going to the orthodontist, most of us think of getting our teeth straightened using an apparatus like braces or Invisalign. But while teeth-straightening is the most visible part of the process, retainers are an enormously important part of the picture as well, even if we sometimes ignore them! But what are […]

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How to Straighten Teeth

At Ricci Orthodontics, we feel that your smile is one of your most valuable assets. It can open doors for you, introduce you to new opportunities, and serve as an essential first line of defense when things aren’t going your way. Your smile should be the best it can be.  Some of the smiles out […]

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Why Do People Grind Their Teeth?

Everyone’s teeth are used to a little bit of wear and tear. It’s part of their job, after all, to tear, grind, and break down the food we eat. It’s also true that most people grind their teeth or clench their jaws on occasion. But when teeth grinding — which is also called “bruxism” — […]

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Natural Sugar Alternatives for A Cavity-Free Life!

The holidays are upon us, which means a lot more opportunity for sugar-filled treats, and possibly cavities. Fortunately, you can still enjoy these yummy treats when using natural sugar alternatives and being aware of what you’re consuming on a daily basis! Here are just a few natural sugar alternatives for a healthy, cavity-free life! Stevia […]

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Holiday Dental Care

The holidays are a fantastic time of year. Friends and family come around, there are plenty of activities to take advantage of, and, of course, there’s all that delicious food. However, this time of year can make it very difficult to be conscious of your dental health. At Ricci Orthodontics in Johns Creek, Georgia, we […]

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Caring for Braces

The time has finally come. After years of putting it off, you’ve finally broken down and gotten braces for either yourself or your child. However, now that you’ve got them, you’re not sure how to properly care for them. You remember your dentist telling you that if you damage your braces, you’d have them for […]

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How to Make Oral Hygiene A Fun Experience for the Little Ones

It’s no secret that establishing a dental hygiene routine for your little one is no walk in the park. In fact, it’s one of the biggest things that they struggle with when it comes to managing a healthy smile. At Ricci Orthodontics, we’re passionate about making dental hygiene not only fun, but effortless for your […]

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