The holiday season is here — and with it, holiday travel plans! Hitting the road with new braces? Read on for our handy travel packing list for braces so you won't have to worry about leaving without any must-haves. Braces-Friendly Snacks At the top of our travel...
Can You Eat Thanksgiving Dinner with Braces?
by Westside Dentistry | Nov 1, 2022 | Dental Hygiene
Braces do amazing things for your smile. We’re big fans of them because every day we get to see how happy our patients are with the results! But one question a lot of our patients ask is, can you eat Thanksgiving dinner with braces? Short answer: Yes! Here’s what you...
Getting a Dental Cleaning with Braces
by Westside Dentistry | Oct 3, 2022 | Dental Hygiene
Proper dental care is important to keep your smile bright and healthy. You may have heard how important it is to get your teeth cleaned, but is getting a dental cleaning with braces possible? Here's what you need to know. Can You Get a Dental Cleaning with Braces?...
Summer Vacation with Braces
by Westside Dentistry | Jul 1, 2022 | Dental Care
The school year is over! The weather forecaster predicts beautiful sunshine. You've looked forward to summer all year long. But what about your new braces? Read on for our top tips for summer vacation with braces to help you make this the best summer yet. Summer...
Choosing Valentine’s Day Candy
by Westside Dentistry | Feb 1, 2022 | Dental Health
Holidays like Valentine’s Day are the perfect time to make a special someone feel extra special, but sometimes traditional holiday treats aren’t the easiest on our health, especially for those who have underlying health conditions. When choosing Valentine's Day candy,...
Taking Care of Your Braces During the Holidays
by Westside Dentistry | Nov 1, 2021 | Dental Care
Having a break from school, work and the day-to-day routine is great. The holidays can be a break from lots of things, but taking a break from caring for your braces is not a good idea.. Here’s how to keep your routine simple and consistent. Keep These Tools Handy...
How to Floss with Braces
by Westside Dentistry | Oct 1, 2021 | Oral Health
Braces are amazing, they can give you a whole new smile! But they can also complicate things a bit. From having to think through if what you’re about to eat is safe for your braces, to practicing oral hygiene by cleaning around all those brackets and wires, life with...
Healthy Foods that are Safe for Braces
by Westside Dentistry | Aug 2, 2021 | Orthodontics
When you have braces, life can be a bit more complicated. Especially when trying to plan a healthy diet around the foods you’ve been told to avoid because of your braces. The good news is, there are many healthy foods that are safe for braces. Get ready to refresh...
How to Brush Your Teeth More Effectively
by Westside Dentistry | Jul 1, 2021 | Dental Care
Brushing your teeth may be the most important part of your dental care regimen. Dentists typically recommend you brush your teeth after each meal or three times a day. That’s a lot of time spent brushing your teeth so it’s important to know the best way to go about...
Visiting the Dentist with Braces
by Westside Dentistry | May 3, 2021 | General Dentistry
You may have wondered, if you’re seeing an orthodontist, do you still need to see your regular dentist? It’s important to visit the dentist routinely, especially when you have braces. Here are 4 things to know while visiting the dentist with braces so that you can be...