Good oral hygiene is a crucial part of a person’s health. Thus, it is imperative that parents help teach their kids not only to brush their teeth twice a day but also how to do so effectively. Rather than making it a chore, try to make cleaning their teeth a fun and enjoyable experience. To help, Dr. Kevin Theroux and Dr. Brooks Barefoot at Total Orthodontics shares some tips for teaching kids how to properly clean their teeth.Read More
Getting older isn’t a favorite topic of conversation, but it is important to understand how the body changes as it ages so you can continue to live a happy and healthy life as you grow older. One thing that changes as you age that people don’t often think about is your smile. Read on to learn more about how your smile ages and how you can take care of your teeth from Dr. Kevin Theroux and Dr. Brooks Barefoot at Total Orthodontics.Read More
Part of maintaining good oral hygiene is making sure to brush your teeth multiple times throughout the day. While most of us know to brush after eating, how soon is too soon? In order to answer that question, Orthodontists Dr. Kevin Theroux and Dr. Brooks Barefoot at Total Orthodontics will first explain the science behind tooth structure. Understanding this will help better explain why brushing right after eating is bad for your teeth.
Every patient has their own reasons for deciding to undergo orthodontic treatment. For adolescents and teens, image has always been a key factor in social integration, and in today’s beauty-conscious society, a beautiful smile is high on their list of priorities.
The ever-popular selfie gives teens a confidence boost and social media is the ideal platform to broadcast themselves to the world. So much so, that:
65% of teenage girls reported that seeing their selfies on social media actually boosts their confidence.
40% of all teens say social media helps them present their best face to the world.
At least 81 percent of teens, ages 12-17, use social media sites, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, according to recentfindings from the Pew Internet & American Life Project, with Instagram especially popular among selfie-loving teenage girls.
The headline of this blog post is pretty shocking isn’t it? Many people are unaware of the link between asthma and tooth decay resulting from a dry mouth. Here is some more information from Dr. Kevin Theroux and Dr. Brooks Barefoot at Total Orthodontics.| Read More
