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Oral Hygiene – What How And Why

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Dr. Oana Honey

Oral Hygiene … Okay we all know what oral means and the definition of hygiene is “conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially through cleanliness”. Therefore it means taking care of your mouth and teeth. All dentists and Orthodontists like those at Honey Orthodontics recommend being attentive to your teeth and your overall oral health.

Oral hygiene and good oral health knows no age limits. From infants to seniors oral hygiene is important to your whole health picture.

Here are some important oral hygiene tips for taking care of those pearly whites:

Brushing – To get [...] Read More

Dental Abscess – How And Why

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Dr. Oana Honey

A dental abscess, or tooth abscess, is an accumulation of pus that forms inside the teeth or gums. The abscess typically originates from a bacterial infection, often one that has accumulated in the soft pulp of the tooth.

Bacteria exist in plaque, a by-product of food, saliva and bacteria in the mouth which sticks to the teeth and damages them, as well as the gums. If the plaque is not removed by regular and proper tooth brushing and flossing the bacteria may spread within the soft tissue inside the tooth or gums, eventually resulting in an abscess.

What is a [...] Read More

Teeth Are Not A Tool – Ask Jimmy Fallon

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Dr. Oana Honey

Care for your teeth! Have you ever been frustrated opening a bottle, container, prying open a lid, or ripping open a package with your hands? Jimmy Fallon, host of NBC-TV’s popular “Tonight Show” tried prying open a tube of scar tissue repair gel with disastrous results.

For the 40 year old comedian, what happened next wasn’t funny: when trying to open the gel, Fallon chipped his front tooth, on top of another medical problem, a serious finger injury he suffered a few weeks resulting in trying to open the scar cream. Moral of the Story… Always use the right tool [...] Read More

Snowman Seek & Find Contest

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Dr. Oana Honey

Our latest online patient contest has begun! A group of snowmen has been hidden throughout the Honey Orthodontics website. We welcome our patients to navigate to each page and keep track of the number of snowmen they find.

You could win a $50 Target gift card! Visit our contest page for more information and to enter the contest, but hurry – contest ends March 23rd. Good Luck!

Revamp Your Smile With Orthodontics 2017

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Dr. Oana Honey

Orthodontics 2017…The New Year is the perfect time to make changes to improve your life, whether that means a new exercise program, healthier diet, or getting a healthier new smile. What better way to boost your appearance, confidence and achieve better dental health than orthodontics!

Do you have any of these dental problems? • Crowding of teeth • Spacing between teeth • Overbite, crossbite, underbite

Did you answer “Yes”? Then orthodontics can help you just like it did master illusionist and magician Michael Grandinetti. “The first thing… that an audience notices is your smile; it’s what really connects you as [...] Read More

Stocking Stuffer Ideas From Honey Orthodontics

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Dr. Oana Honey

Happy Holidays to all! Tis the Season to stuff those stockings and watch people smile. At Honey Orthodontics we would like to share some stocking stuffer ideas to consider for patients of all ages whether or not they are wearing braces. Instead of candy and sweets that can bend wires and knock off brackets during holiday festivities, give something more suitable to make your season bright.

Stocking Stuffer Ideas Colgate Wisps for those on the go. Wisps are disposable mini-toothbrushes with a breath-freshening bead that allows you to have a clean, fresh mouth without water or rinsing. Playing [...] Read More