With winter sports under way for a lot of our patients, Dr. Michael Theurer thought it would be a good time to remind our young athletes wearing braces to take care of both their mouth and appliances while participating in contact sports (and non-contact sports) this winter. More than half of the seven million sports and recreation-related… Continue reading Dr. Michael Theurer, reminding you to protect your mouth this winter
Category: Braces
Have you had a check-up lately?
Even if you brush and floss daily, as well as maintain your braces and visit our office during your orthodontic treatment it is still important to visit your local dentist every 6 months, or as recommended. Why? • Your dentist can detect and treat tooth and gum problems that you may have never felt or… Continue reading Have you had a check-up lately?
Beware of those Christmas goodies!
At Theurer Orthodontics, we know maintaining a healthy diet over the holiday season can prove a difficult task. After all, who can resist the tasty treats of Christmas? With grandma and everybody else offering you candy, chocolate logs or Christmas pudding, you just can’t say “I’ll pass” each time. But trouble lurks: every time you chow… Continue reading Beware of those Christmas goodies!
Foods to Avoid During Your Orthodontic Treatment
There are a variety of foods Dr. Michael Theurer wants you to avoid while you’re wearing braces. Some foods can occasionally damage braces, but certain foods can bend the wires or even break the brackets on your braces. If you’re wearing braces, you should avoid starch, sugar and gummy foods, as these foods can be… Continue reading Foods to Avoid During Your Orthodontic Treatment
