When you have braces, it’s important to maintain strong tooth enamel so you can maintain a healthy smile. However, that might be a tough task if you’re not sure how to keep your enamel in tip-top shape. So, to help you, our orthodontist, Dr. Christopher Liang, has some helpful tips and information for you. First, have a healthy and balanced... read more »

Conscientious brushing and flossing are important steps in making sure that your braces serve you well as long as you wear them. Normally, you should spend about two minutes brushing your teeth. With braces, you should take more time brushing, focusing on one or two teeth at a time. Using a water flosser or a floss threader with waxed dental... read more »

Caring for your braces during treatments is vital to ensure your orthodontic treatment time occurs as swiftly as possible. Listed below are some common orthodontic health care treatment tips to keep your braces looking and functioning as good as new: - It may be possible to break off a piece of your braces if you are not careful, and if... read more »

Do you know how to care for your teeth when wearing braces? When implementing your brushing and flossing routine while wearing braces, exercise caution and brush slowly and safety to avoid accidentally destroying them. Because flossing can be difficult with braces, it may be a good idea to add an additional level of treatment such as mouthwash. In addition, follow... read more »

Gum disease is a serious and dangerous dental issue that can attack your smile if you’re not careful. Unfortunately, gum disease tends to attack smiles that have braces because it’s more difficult to completely wash the plaque away. So, if you have braces and you would like to prevent gum disease in Potomac, Maryland, then our Liang Orthodontics orthodontic team... read more »