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Plaque: The attack you can prevent!

(from ada.org)

What is plaque?
Plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that forms on teeth and gums. Following a meal or snack, the bacteria in plaque release acids that attack tooth enamel. Repeated attacks can cause the enamel to weaken, eventually causing tooth decay. Many of the foods we eat cause plaque bacteria to produce acids. [...]

iPad contest rules…updated

Frost Orthodontics iPad Contest

Enter to win a new 16 GB Wi-Fi apple ipad

It’s what you think about Frost Orthodontics…Voice your opinions on Google, Facebook, refer a friend to our office - there are so many ways to enter. Get the word out! The more you do, the more chances you have to win. Entry rules below.
Google*: [...]

Bad breath?

Bad Breath? - See Your Dentist
Whether you call it bad breath or halitosis, it’s an unpleasant condition that’s cause for embarrassment. Some people with bad breath aren’t even aware there’s a problem. If you’re concerned about bad breath, see your dentist. He or she can help identify the cause and, if it’s due [...]

Choosing the best toothpaste

Choosing the Best Toothpaste
Thanks to better care and technological advances, more people than ever before are keeping their teeth throughout their lives. The most important thing you can do to make sure you’re one of those who keep their natural teeth is to brush and floss regularly.
Most dental decay is caused by plaque, [...]

Flouride & Tooth Decay - Why Fluoride is Important

Fluoride and Tooth Decay
Fluoride is a compound of the element fluorine, the 13th most abundant element, which is naturally present in water, soil, and air, as well as in most foods. Fluoride is absorbed easily into tooth enamel, helping to strengthen it, and is also effective in preventing cavities from forming.
Fluoride was first [...]

Oral Hygiene Do’s & Don’ts

Oral Hygiene Do’s and Don’ts
The mouth is the gateway to the body… good health begins with good teeth. Tooth decay, infection and/or gum disease can lead to a variety of ailments and just generally ‘feeling bad.’ Here’s a list of Do’s and Don’ts for keeping your oral hygiene the best it can be:
Oral [...]

March Contest!

How Much Do You Know About St. Patrick’s Day?
1. When is St. Patrick’s Day celebrated every year?
A. The third Sunday in March
B. The second Wednesday in March
C. March 17th
2. St. Patrick drove snakes from Ireland by:
A. Playing a flute
B. Banging a drum
C. Eating shamrocks
3. While he was in Ireland, St. Patrick:
A. Converted the Irish to [...]

Help! My Bracket is Loose!

If you have a bracket that comes loose, please call our office to set-up an appointment for repair.  480.325.7500
When you have brackets come loose, please keep the bracket and bring it with you to your appointment.  After the bracket has been bonded, eat soft foods for the next 48 hours.  This allows the bracket and [...]

Foods To Avoid

Foods to avoid while wearing braces:
Gummy bears
Chewing ice
Hard bread
Hard pretzels
Apples
Carrots
Popcorn
Frozen candy bars
Nuts
Hard candies
Sticky candies
Meat on the bone
Beef jerky
Celery
Granola bars
Corn on the cob
Bubble gum
Tootsie rolls
Crunchy chips
Hard Tacos