Oceanside Orthodontics Blog

Holiday Foods to Avoid (and Enjoy) With Braces
Braces

Holiday Foods to Avoid (and Enjoy) With Braces

The holidays are here, and so too are all those seasonal treats you dream about all year long. But if you wear braces, this time can feel a little bit different. That’s because there are some foods you will unfortunately have to forgo in an effort to keep your wires

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Young woman smiling with Invisalign Aligners in her hand.
Lifestyle and Orthodontics

Surviving Halloween if you Have Invisalign Aligners

Halloween is a time for spooky fun, costumes, and, of course, candy. If you’re wearing Invisalign, you might be wondering how to enjoy the festivities while keeping your treatment on track. Fortunately, with a bit of planning, you can have a frightfully good time without derailing your orthodontic progress. Here’s

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Cartoon of misaligned unhappy teeth causing dental drifting.
Orthodontics

Misaligned Mouths: What Causes Dental Drifting?

Many people think of their teeth as firm, immovable structures in their mouths that don’t ever change. The truth is, though, that they’re attached by different muscles and ligaments in your mouth that have a natural elasticity like any others. That means they have a certain capacity for limited movement

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High School girl smiling with with thumbs up holding her Invisalign aligners.
Invisalign

High School Invisalign: Back-to-School Care Tips

Being a teen can be difficult, but Invisalign clear aligners makes it a little less rough for those who need their teeth straightened. Instead of walking up and down school halls with colorful dental bands and obvious metal wires, your orthodontic teen’s smile is completely unobstructed – as long as

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Woman smiling enjoying an ice cream cone outdoors while wearing braces.
Braces

Summer Foods to Enjoy (and Avoid) While Wearing Braces

Whether you’re preparing to begin orthodontic treatment this summer or already have braces, it’s important to be mindful of your diet beyond just how it might look in vacation photos. With brackets and wires on your teeth, some summer foods can interfere with your smile-straightening progress. Read on to discover

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