Category Archives: braces

They’re Just Baby Teeth – What’s The Big Deal?

You took the right step in your child’s good health practice by bringing your child in to Reflections Dental Care and getting them started with regular dental care. Maybe you have noticed some teeth coming in crooked, or found a … Continue reading

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Bad Habits Create Bad Teeth

For many people, chewing ice is an unconscious habit that will injure the gums as well as crack and break teeth. Having crowns put in place is sometimes required when severe damage is caused. So if you are an ice … Continue reading

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Water Works For Your Mouth!

A Waterpik is a water flosser that shoots a stream of water into your mouth, It is a dental instrument to use at home for individuals who want to clean their teeth and gums in between regular visits at Reflections … Continue reading

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Making Unseen Changes

When you find out from your dentist that you need braces to straighten your teeth, there is always that concern about the look of metal mouth while their teeth are getting repositioned. It doesn’t matter the age, kids, teenagers and … Continue reading

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Autistic Children Need Dental Care Too

Dental hygiene is important for all children to learn and practice. However, when you have a child with Autism, keeping a good dental hygiene routine is not easy. It is often assumed that an Autistic child can endure a high … Continue reading

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Nobody Has To Know – It’s Our Little Secret

Everyone wants a bright, beautiful smile with shiny white teeth. However, if you are one of those people that had cavities filled some time ago, then most likely you have amalgam fillings. Those are the filling that are silver-like in … Continue reading

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Invisalign Treatment And An Open House Special – October 21, 2011

Have you been thinking about the new Invisalign treatment for your teeth? Or maybe your teen that has entered high school wants to get that perfect smile before senior pictures are taken is asking you about Invisalign treatment?  Either way, … Continue reading

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What Harm Can Thumb Sucking Do?

New parents look for different ways to quiet and sooth their newborn when they come home from the hospital. They will try holding them and walking around, some take drives in the car and it has been heard placing them … Continue reading

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Teach Your Child Not To Fear The Dentist

Many people only go to the dentist during an emergency, and some of those people require pre-medication for those emergencies. Some people need drugs for routine dental care. This lifelong fear can affect anyone, and can be especially traumatic as … Continue reading

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But Mom! Braces Are Cool!

Has your pre-teen said they ‘want’ braces? From your memory of having braces, back in your day, you’re asking yourself “WHY?” would they ‘want’ braces? They are heavy metal and wires were not only ugly but uncomfortable too. Well mom … Continue reading

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