Dr. Mark Joiner and Team knows how important it is to brush after eating and to floss daily; with braces, things get a little bit more complicated! If you have braces, you have probably tried flossing using the little floss threaders, and pushing the end under the wire, pulling the floss through and flossing THE tooth – each one individually. This is cumbersome and many patients just give up after a few attempts. Well, we are happy to tell you that there a couple of new products out that will make flossing a breeze, and we want to tell you all about them!
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At Joiner Orthodontics, our number one concern is our patients. No matter what time of year or type of contact sport, make sure your kids are properly protected. We support the American Association of Orthodontics during Sport Safety month in their efforts to help raise awareness among parents and patients to increase the use of facial protection in youth sports in the Santa Cruz, Aptos, Capitola and Scotts Valley area.
Remember the days when you may have sucked your thumb or finger? Maybe you don’t want to admit it, but it’s nothing to be embarrassed about. Most children suck their thumb or fingers at some point in their early life. This happens because babies are born with a natural sucking reflex that can turn into a way to calm or soothe them. As long as this form of comfort is a phase which eventually goes away, it can be seen as a natural thing and not too much of an issue. However, if it continues beyond ages 5 to 7, it can become a serious problem.
Read more on Finger Habits Damage Teeth in Santa Cruz and Capitola CA!…
