Whether you’ve had orthodontic treatment or not, you’ve seen people wearing elastics or rubber bands as part of the process. But do you know what they’re used for? To help give you a better idea of why rubber bands are used with metal or clear braces, we’ll explain what they are, why they’re used, and how to take
You’re getting your braces put on for the first time and you’re not sure what to expect. One thing is for sure; your oral hygiene practices will definitely change. To help prepare you for what’s in store and make the most of your orthodontic treatment, we at McNamara Orthodontics explain what you can expect from your first week in
We asked our patients to put their sharp eagle-eyes to use for our “Seek & Find” Contest, which ran from January 23rd to April 22nd. We hid tiny graphics of flip-flops on the pages of our website and asked our clients to give their best guestimate of a total tally. Our winner was selected randomly from a drawing
Orthodontic consultations are often times a complimentary introduction for orthodontists, like Dr. James A. “Jim” McNamara and Dr. Laurie McNamara, to get to know you and your oral health concerns. The best thing you can do to make the most of your consultation is to prepare a list of questions beforehand. To help you get started, we’ve come
Did you know that orthodontic treatment is not just for teens and adults? In fact, the American Association of Orthodontics (AAO) recommends that by the age of 7, children should have an initial orthodontic consultation. These comprehensive consultations determine whether or not a child’s teeth are developing properly or if early orthodontic treatment is or will be needed
It’s 11 pm and, while you should be in bed, you’re standing in front of the fridge trying to decide a snack of choice before calling it a night. You know this isn’t the best life choice for your waistline, but did you know that it’s also bad for your oral health – especially your braces. Your orthodontic
Our patients impressed us with their thorough knowledge of classic Christmas flicks. From October 17th through December 17th, we challenged patients to complete a tricky multiple-choice movie quiz. Those with perfect scores were then placed in a random drawing. Congratulations to our winner. Her prize is a $50 Target gift card! Thank you to everyone who entered the
Although diabetes has become a fairly common disease in most recent years, it is still very serious and should be managed properly to avoid damaging effects to the body. These damaging effects include threats to your oral that can greatly influence your orthodontic treatment. Diabetes and Gum Disease The connection between diabetes and periodontal disease is closer than
At the start of every new year, most of us begin to reevaluate our waistlines and opt for a healthier lifestyle. With the growing popularity of juicing in recent years, more of our patients have been turning to this diet as a means of increasing their fruit and vegetable intake. While blending veggies, fruits, and other nutrients together
