Doctor's Corner
This is a question that Dr. Galkin hears all of the time. The textbook answer is age 12. But not every child acts like a textbook. What that means is that age 12 is an average and there are some children that gets all of their permanent teeth before age 12 and some who get [...]
The answer is yes! Oral hygiene is important for everyone and is just as important if you are wearing braces. First braces and wires can make be a trap for plaque (which cause cavities and gum disease) and make it difficult to keep your teeth clean. Seeing your regular dentist can help patients with the necessary maintenance [...]
This is a question that Dr. Galkin gets asked all of the time. Because of the force that is necessary to move teeth; braces are made out of stainless steel or a ceramic material, both which do not have color to them. But the good news is that the elastic ligatures or “donuts” that hold [...]
