What’s the first thing that you notice when meeting someone new? Their eyes? Their weight? For 37% of Americans, the first thing that they notice is someone’s smile. While half of American adults have at least a few crooked teeth, there’s no reason to let your smile keep you from being confident and outgoing. With the number of treatment options available today, patients of any age can undergo discreet and effective orthodontic treatment with little to no disruption to their daily routine.
From time to time, nothing tastes better than an iced cold Coca-Cola. Whatever your favorite soda is it’s okay to indulge every now and then, but if you’re slurping down a soft drink with every meal you could be causing serious harm to your teeth. Soft drinks, including regular and diet soda, sports drinks, fruit drinks, and energy drinks all contribute to weakening tooth enamel. The damage to your teeth can be serious, however it’s even more threatening to teeth with orthodontic appliances, which is why the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends skipping the soda throughout your orthodontic treatment.
