Even though your braces are strong (strong enough to move your teeth, in fact) there are still habits that can damage your appliance and even delay your treatment time. This is why it’s important to take good care of your braces on a regular basis. Some of the habits Dr. David Li and our orthodontic team recommend that you avoid... read more »

If you are wearing metal braces, you may occasionally find your mouth irritated by brackets or wires. If this happens to you, there is an effective tool in your smile care kit that can help--orthodontic wax. Orthodontic wax is used to cover sharp areas of your metal wires and brackets to provide relief from oral irritation. All you need to do... read more »