Do you know how to care for your orthodontic treatments? Cleaning your teeth should be a task that everyone accepts in order to maintain a happy smile with optimum oral health. Likewise, if you do not clean your orthodontic treatments, including your braces, they will not be able to function or serve you right. Listed below are some superb questions... read more »

Are you ready to correct your malocclusions? A malocclusion, also called a bad bite, is the result of an irregularity or abnormality in your smile that has resulted in some form of misalignment with your teeth. Oftentimes, malocclusions occur in the incisors, but crooked teeth can appear anywhere, and can even be caused by your jawbone. Try your luck at... read more »

In the dental arena there are such things as malocclusions that can affect your bite. In fact, malocclusions, commonly referred to as “bad bites”, are the misalignment and accompanying poor fit of your teeth and jaws. Malocclusions can be caused by a plethora of factors, many of which are out of your control. For all the various types and styles... read more »

Do you clean your braces regularly? When implementing your brushing and flossing routine while wearing braces, exercise care and brush slowly and safety to avoid accidentally damaging them. Because flossing can be difficult with braces, it may be necessary to add an additional level of service such as mouthwash. In addition, follow these important tips to keep your braces clean... read more »

Orthodontic treatment can make a huge difference for the health and beauty of your smile. However, traditional orthodontics usually takes a few years. Luckily, there are quicker options. New techniques called “accelerated orthodontics” have the same goal as traditional orthodontic treatment, but accomplish these goals in a shorter period of time. If you would like to achieve a straight, healthy... read more »

For those that have crooked teeth or a misaligned bite, traditional braces are not the only option. If you would like to straighten your teeth without the use of metal brackets and wires, consider Invisalign® in Colleyville and Plano, Texas. Invisalign is a series of clear, comfortable, removable aligners that straighten the teeth over time. Each set of Invisalign aligners... read more »

Orthodontic treatments are used to turn crooked or bent smiles into straight and spectacular ones. With a little help from our team at Wendy Chen Orthodontics, we can turn your smile around and give it the care and attention it needs to flourish. If you need an orthodontic treatment, braces are a great choice. Here some answers about the benefits... read more »

With the advent of the Invisalign® orthodontic aligner system, the bar has been raised for our oral health care. However, how much do you truly know about Invisalign. The truth is, many of their perks get lost in the mix and confused with other services. The following questions can help guide you to a better understanding of what Invisalign is... read more »

Your braces were installed in your mouth by your orthodontist, Dr. Wendy Chen, to aid in the process of realigning your teeth. This will improve your oral function and give you an even smile. This is done by applying progressive tension to the braces hardware. This effectively stretches the periodontal ligaments that are anchoring your teeth in their sockets. Over... read more »

Poor oral hygiene encourages the natural bacteria living in your mouth to cause problems like periodontal disease and tooth decay. A cavity is even more likely to occur if your tooth enamel has been weakened by acidic foods and beverages. One easy way to help prevent this from happening is to expose your teeth to fluoride. Fluoride can strengthen tooth... read more »