Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children's Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of good oral health. Dr. Daniel Grob, Dr. Mark Donovan and Dr. Kurtis Kacer support the ADA in their efforts.Whether you're a member of the dental team, a teacher, or a parent, teaching kids how to develop good habits at an early age will encourage good dental health over a lifetime. As dental professionals at OrthoPros Orthodontics, we also encourage parents to begin at an early age scheduling regular dental visits to give your child the best start possible.
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At Ortho Pros Orthodontics some parents ask us… “Why are so many kids and adults wearing braces today?”
Orthodontic Studies report 70 percent of the US population could benefit from having their teeth and jaws realigned with orthodontic treatment. Ancient ancestors had perfect teeth and bites, as evidenced by fossil records. Then, about 10,000 years ago, malocclusions (bad bites) seem to have become more prevalent. Why? Human growth patterns saw teeth and jaws fail to accommodate teeth and jaw development as different ethnic and genetic backgrounds began to live together and populate.
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At Ortho Pros Orthodontics, we don’t have to tell you that keeping your teeth clean during treatment is very important. Braces have a habit of collecting additional food while eating that can cause a multitude of problems if not cared for correctly.
So you don't offend others with unsightly food caught on your braces, or to avoid bad breath, swollen gums, decalcification or discoloring of teeth and cavities, here are are five tooth brushing tips from Drs. Grob, Donovan and Kacer and our team for orthodontic patients to keep in mind while wearing braces:Read more on Five Tips for Cleaning Braces in Tucson AZ……
