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Is Your Vegan Diet Good for Your Teeth While Wearing Braces?

Posted on by Dr. Oana Honey

While we’ve all heard that milk is great for building strong bones and teeth, not everyone drinks milk. Although more Americans are becoming proactive about taking care of their overall health, many of us have dietary preferences that exclude dairy products.

Both calcium and vitamin D are essential to your oral health, but are you getting enough calcium? At Honey Orthodontics, we understand that some of us simply cannot consume foods rich in calcium, like milk, due to lactose intolerance and dairy allergies…even when wearing braces. We also understand that others choose vegan or vegetarian lifestyles that eliminate certain food [...] Read More

Can I Drink Alcohol With Braces?

Posted on by Dr. Oana Honey

You already know the effects alcohol can have on your body, but do you know how it can affect your oral health? At Honey Orthodontics, our job is to educate adult patients on how to keep their teeth healthy during orthodontic treatment. Before you pick up that glass of your favorite alcoholic beverage, consider what’s inside.

Acid – Most alcoholic drinks are very high in acid content. Mixed drinks made of soda or fruit juices typically have the most acid. If left on the teeth too long, acid can erode the enamel on your teeth, making you prone to disease-causing [...] Read More

Where in the World is your Honey Orthodontics Smile?

Posted on by Dr. Oana Honey

School’s out, and we know our patients are excited to go on vacation! Dr. Honey wants to know “Where In The World Is Your Honey Orthodontic Smile?” going to take you this summer?

We want to see a snapshot of your spectacular smile as you soak up the sun, sights, and sounds of the cool locations you visit! Enter your photo in one of the following contest categories:

Most Adventurous Farthest Away Funniest General

We’ll create a gallery of our favorite submissions for final online voting. Out of the top 4 finalists – the Honey Orthodontics staff will [...] Read More

Orthodontic Treatment For Children And Adults

Posted on by Dr. Oana Honey

Most parents understand the importance of starting children young with an at-home oral care routine. While children start their dental care routine in their toddler years, do you know the best age to start them with orthodontic treatment? Some parents choose to wait until all of their child’s permanent teeth have come in, but what is the real answer? Lucky Number 7

At Honey Orthodontics, we suggest bringing your child in for an orthodontic evaluation at age seven. We recommend this age because the first molars come in around this time. While your child will have a mix of adult [...] Read More

Braces And Morning Breath

Posted on by Dr. Oana Honey

We all know what it’s like to have morning breath. But those of us with braces may have morning breath that is a little stronger than most.

Dry Mouth and Morning Breath

The most common cause of morning breath is dry mouth. When you sleep, your body is not able to produce as much saliva. This is done so that you can stay asleep longer and not have to constantly swallow.

Why is saliva so important? Saliva is a crucial part of oral health because it washes away food and sugar particles left behind when we eat. This reduces [...] Read More

Breakfast And Your Oral Health Are Connected

Posted on by Dr. Oana Honey

We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But how important is it to our oral health?

The Breakfast Effect

Think about your typical first meal of the day. Is it hot or cold? Does it have a lot of sugar in it? Is it balanced? In the United States, cereals and pastries are the most popular choices for breakfast but are not the healthiest for our teeth.

These unhealthy choices are often loaded with sugar and can have damaging effects on your teeth, gums and fixed appliances as well. Failure to brush and floss [...] Read More

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