Getting braces can be painful and there’s a lot of care and maintenance that goes into them throughout the time you have them. Before you get them attached, you may be frantically googling “what can I eat with braces,” and “what can’t I eat with braces” before you head to your next appointment. To help […] Read More

Getting braces is a rite of passage and dealing with the aftermath may mean some pain and it means some adaptation in your meal plan. Knowing what you can eat with braces is a great place to start! The days of being stuck on a diet of only ice cream and yogurt are long behind […] Read More

It seems our life tends to fill up with appointments and meetings that drain the entire day away. When it comes to dealing with your or your kids’ orthodontist visits, making them virtual may have seemed like an impossible option a few years ago but has quickly become common practice. Virtual life can be a […] Read More

Learning how to floss with your new braces is key to the success of your oral health. Braces make it hard to do a lot of things and you’ll be tempted to skip doing others just because it’s more difficult. But flossing should never be one of those tasks you skip in your daily routine! […] Read More

Unlike greater apes and other primates in general, humans have orthognathic faces. The human mouth is positioned behind the forehead, unlike apes and other primates who have prognathic faces—their mouths jut out in front of their foreheads and cranium. Prognathism is a medical condition in humans in which the lower jaw protrudes from the face […] Read More

Many dental experts recommend that you bring your child to an orthodontist for their first appointment at the age of seven. Treating oral issues is easier while your child is young and their mouth is still forming. When they become a teenager, it can be much more difficult to correct misalignment problems. It is easier […] Read More

If you just had braces put on, then you probably know the struggle to keep your breath smelling fresh and clean. As you get used to your braces it becomes easier, but until then, you can follow this guide to prevent bad breath with braces. No one wants to have bad breath! Be sure to […] Read More

Are you looking for a pediatric orthodontist in NJ? If you are, then you have found the right place! Our team at Bordentown Braces specializes in giving orthodontics treatments to kids. When your child reaches seven, you want to bring them to an orthodontist, not a dentist. Do you know the differences between the two? […] Read More

Intuitively, we know that good posture helps our backs, necks, and so on. But not as many people know that good posture can improve your oral health as well! It’s true. Proper posture promotes a healthy smile and can help prevent potential problems with your jaw and teeth. Your Posture in Class and at Home […] Read More

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that your child have their first orthodontic evaluation at the age of seven–and we wholeheartedly agree! We understand that taking your seven-year-old to the orthodontist may seem premature. But the reality is that there are several benefits of early orthodontics and having your child’s first evaluation early on! Keep […] Read More