What Is a Herbst Appliance?

what is a herbst appliance

With all the treatments available for treating your child’s orthodontic issues, it can be hard keeping them all straight. If you’ve heard your child’s orthodontist mention a Herbst appliance, you might have a lot of questions about it. Here at Fravel Brewer Orthodontics, we want to take a couple minutes to answer all your questions…

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Keeping Your Child’s Teeth Healthy

keeping your child's teeth healthy

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, an educational 28 days sponsored by the American Dental Association. This is a month to highlight the positives of good oral hygiene and how to practice it, with the focus on bringing this awareness to children, their parents, and other caregivers. In honor of this month-long celebration, here…

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Tongue Thrust with Braces

Tongue Thrust with Braces

Braces are becoming more common every day, with around 4 million people in the US currently wearing them. But should you get them if you have a tongue thrust? Or is there a better way to treat this condition? Below is advice from Fravel Brewer on treating tongue thrust with braces.  What is tongue thrusting?…

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Worst Halloween Candy and Treats for Braces

worst Halloween candy

It’s All Hallow’s Eve, and the ghosts and ghouls are craving treats. But they’re improving their smiles with braces and know there are certain things they shouldn’t eat. What are the worst Halloween candy and treats for braces, the ones that cause orthodontists to scream in terror? Read on if you dare! Caramel Apples and…

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How to Avoid Tooth Stains with Braces or Invisalign

avoid tooth stains

One of the biggest surprises patients experience when their braces come off is seeing that their teeth are stained! However, this discoloration can be prevented with a few simple tips and a good oral hygiene routine during treatment. Let’s look at how you can keep your teeth stain-free while wearing braces. It probably isn’t the…

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Keeping Your Child’s Teeth Healthy

children's dental health

February has a few celebratory occasions within its short 28 days, but you may not have heard of one of them: National Children’s Dental Health Month. It can be particularly challenging to get your kid excited about visiting the dentist or orthodontist, and framing these professionals in a positive light can take some extra work…

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