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What Is An Orthodontist?

What is an orthodontist? What does an orthodontist do? You may be wondering why your specialized dental issues can’t be handled by your regular dentist, or why it may be more beneficial to seek an expert in orthodontics. We’re going to take some time to explain why you should consider coming to a specialized orthodontist and why that might be more beneficial to your overall dental health. What is Orthodontics and what is an Orthodontist? Orthodontists are dental experts who specialize in the...

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Invisalign® in Hoover Specialist Explains Dentin Hypersensitivity

Invisalign® in Hoover: Should You Floss or Brush First?

Brushing and flossing are essential parts of taking care of your oral health and ensuring that you don’t get cavities! If you want to maintain a good oral hygiene regimen, you need to do both — twice a day, every day. However, you might be wondering if doing one...

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Invisalign® in Hoover Specialist Explains Dentin Hypersensitivity

Metal Braces in Alabaster Provider: Chewing Ice Causes Damage

Many people chew ice out of habit when they get to the end of their beverage. Others may chew ice compulsively as a result of another underlying health condition. Unfortunately, chewing ice causes oral health problems, some of which need to be repaired by our provider...

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Invisalign® in Hoover Specialist Explains Dentin Hypersensitivity

Metal Braces in Alabaster: Early Intervention for Kids

Orthodontists and dentists believed that it was best to wait and put braces on kids in their early teens. However, doctors have found that children as young as seven may be candidates for early treatments over the years! Orthodontists and dentists today recommend...

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Invisalign® in Hoover Specialist Explains Dentin Hypersensitivity

Four Ways to Conquer Your Fears About Dental Appointments

For some of us, going to the orthodontist or dentist is as terrifying as an episode of “American Horror Story” or the latest slasher/zombie apocalypse/haunted mansion movie. In fact, according to All About Counseling, an estimated 14% of Americans get the heebie...

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Invisalign® in Hoover Specialist Explains Dentin Hypersensitivity

The Skinny on Same-Day Braces

As human beings, we spend a lot of time waiting. Behind the lady with twenty bags of cat litter who isn’t quite sure how to operate self-checkout. In carpool lines that seem to span the entire afternoon. At restaurants on Friday nights because, against our better...

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Invisalign® in Hoover Specialist Explains Dentin Hypersensitivity

Post-Braces Maintenance: How to Keep Your Teeth Straight

You’ve done it! Your braces are off, and your teeth are free. While you’re admiring your new look, make sure these tips and tricks feature into your new routine—you don’t want to undo all that hard work! Remember Your Retainer You may have a friend who wore their...

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Invisalign® in Hoover Specialist Explains Dentin Hypersensitivity

You Don’t Need Luck for a Healthy Smile

On St. Patrick’s Day, they say everyone is Irish—but you don’t need the luck of the Irish all year round to have healthy teeth and gums! Following these daily tips and tricks will keep your smile healthy, no four-leaf clovers required. Brush Effectively Not only...

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Invisalign® in Hoover Specialist Explains Dentin Hypersensitivity

Kissing with Braces: It Happened to Me!

So February 14 is approaching—you know who you’re going to ask to be your Valentine and how you’re going to do it (a personal, quiet approach instead of your original flash mob idea), you’ve considered all possible culinary disasters and picked out a romantic, but...

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Invisalign® in Hoover Specialist Explains Dentin Hypersensitivity

Four Ways to Conquer Your Fears About Dental Appointments

For some of us, going to the orthodontist or dentist is as terrifying as an episode of “American Horror Story” or the latest slasher/zombie apocalypse/haunted mansion movie. In fact, according to All About Counseling, an estimated 14% of Americans get the heebie...

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Invisalign® in Hoover Specialist Explains Dentin Hypersensitivity

The Skinny on Same-Day Braces

As human beings, we spend a lot of time waiting. Behind the lady with twenty bags of cat litter who isn’t quite sure how to operate self-checkout. In carpool lines that seem to span the entire afternoon. At restaurants on Friday nights because, against our better...

read more
Invisalign® in Hoover Specialist Explains Dentin Hypersensitivity

Post-Braces Maintenance: How to Keep Your Teeth Straight

You’ve done it! Your braces are off, and your teeth are free. While you’re admiring your new look, make sure these tips and tricks feature into your new routine—you don’t want to undo all that hard work! Remember Your Retainer You may have a friend who wore their...

Invisalign® in Hoover Specialist Explains Dentin Hypersensitivity

You Don’t Need Luck for a Healthy Smile

On St. Patrick’s Day, they say everyone is Irish—but you don’t need the luck of the Irish all year round to have healthy teeth and gums! Following these daily tips and tricks will keep your smile healthy, no four-leaf clovers required. Brush Effectively Not only...

Invisalign® in Hoover Specialist Explains Dentin Hypersensitivity

Kissing with Braces: It Happened to Me!

So February 14 is approaching—you know who you’re going to ask to be your Valentine and how you’re going to do it (a personal, quiet approach instead of your original flash mob idea), you’ve considered all possible culinary disasters and picked out a romantic, but...

Invisalign® in Hoover Specialist Explains Dentin Hypersensitivity

Four Ways to Conquer Your Fears About Dental Appointments

For some of us, going to the orthodontist or dentist is as terrifying as an episode of “American Horror Story” or the latest slasher/zombie apocalypse/haunted mansion movie. In fact, according to All About Counseling, an estimated 14% of Americans get the heebie...

Invisalign® in Hoover Specialist Explains Dentin Hypersensitivity

Thumb Sucking: A Bad Habit with Even Worse Orthodontic Effects

Thumb sucking is a common, natural reflex infants and toddlers exhibit as a way to self-sooth. According to the American Dental Association, most children stop sucking their thumbs between the ages of two and four. However, if you’ve noticed your child has made a...

Invisalign® in Hoover Specialist Explains Dentin Hypersensitivity

The Skinny on Same-Day Braces

As human beings, we spend a lot of time waiting. Behind the lady with twenty bags of cat litter who isn’t quite sure how to operate self-checkout. In carpool lines that seem to span the entire afternoon. At restaurants on Friday nights because, against our better...

Invisalign® in Hoover Specialist Explains Dentin Hypersensitivity

How to Take Care of Those Pesky Canker Sores

Spring can be a busy time, whether you’re studying for final exams, planning out a summer vacation, or diving into a deep clean. Of course, it’s hard to stay focused on anything else when you develop a canker sore. Stress is thought to be one of the main causes of...

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Invisalign® in Hoover Specialist Explains Dentin Hypersensitivity

How to Thank Mom for Investing in Your Smile!

Take a moment to think about how much your mom has done for you. It’s a lot, isn’t it? Especially when it comes to your smile—she’s taught you how to take great care of your teeth and encouraged you to do it (even when you really didn’t want to), she’s taken you to...

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Invisalign® in Hoover Specialist Explains Dentin Hypersensitivity

Can I Chew Gum with Braces?

Humans love—and have always loved—chewing gum. If you read our post about the weird ways we used to clean our teeth, you’ll remember some of the ways people have been getting their freshening fix for centuries: tree sap, sweet grass, and wax to name a few. It’s no...

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Invisalign® in Hoover Specialist Explains Dentin Hypersensitivity

Top 8 Toothpastes to Try Now

Are you ready to upgrade your daily care regimen? Pamper your palate with one of these eight top-rated toothpastes! Crest Pro Health Advanced For consistently healthier teeth across the board, this toothpaste uses Stannous Fluoride instead of Triclosan (a...

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Invisalign® in Hoover Specialist Explains Dentin Hypersensitivity

Birmingham Orthodontics goes Miley Cyrus for your smile

Oh, Miley. She sings, she twerks, she acts, she gets to canoodle Liam Hemsworth, and now she’s the newest addition to Season 11 of NBC’s The Voice—but what does Hollywood wild child Miley Cyrus have to do with Birmingham Orthodontics? No, she wasn’t a patient (ahem,...

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Invisalign® in Hoover Specialist Explains Dentin Hypersensitivity

How to Get a Gleaming Smile for Family Easter Photos

Easter is the perfect time for a new family photo, when everyone is together in their nicest new clothes, happy and celebrating in the fresh spring weather. But if you’re nervous about showing off those (maybe less than) pearly whites for your pictures, we’ve got some...

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Invisalign® in Hoover Specialist Explains Dentin Hypersensitivity

Spring Cleaning for Your Mouth

Spring has finally arrived—the birds are chirping, the insects are buzzing, Alabama’s yearly yellow tsunami of pollen is already on the horizon (and the hood of your car). Now, of course, is also the time of year that we dust off our work clothes and get ready to...

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Invisalign® in Hoover Specialist Explains Dentin Hypersensitivity

Post-Braces Maintenance: How to Keep Your Teeth Straight

You’ve done it! Your braces are off, and your teeth are free. While you’re admiring your new look, make sure these tips and tricks feature into your new routine—you don’t want to undo all that hard work! Remember Your Retainer You may have a friend who wore their...

read more
Invisalign® in Hoover Specialist Explains Dentin Hypersensitivity

You Don’t Need Luck for a Healthy Smile

On St. Patrick’s Day, they say everyone is Irish—but you don’t need the luck of the Irish all year round to have healthy teeth and gums! Following these daily tips and tricks will keep your smile healthy, no four-leaf clovers required. Brush Effectively Not only...

read more
Invisalign® in Hoover Specialist Explains Dentin Hypersensitivity

Top 8 Toothpastes to Try Now

Are you ready to upgrade your daily care regimen? Pamper your palate with one of these eight top-rated toothpastes! Crest Pro Health Advanced For consistently healthier teeth across the board, this toothpaste uses Stannous Fluoride instead of Triclosan (a...

read more
Invisalign® in Hoover Specialist Explains Dentin Hypersensitivity

Must-Have Products for Braces Maintenance

So, you’ve joined the braces brigade. First of all, welcome. You may have heard some embarrassing tales of those who have sported orthodontia before you—“beware of Oreos and other snacks that can clog up your new hardware” horrors, etc. Truthfully, you have nothing to...

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Invisalign® in Hoover Specialist Explains Dentin Hypersensitivity

How to Get a Gleaming Smile for Family Easter Photos

Easter is the perfect time for a new family photo, when everyone is together in their nicest new clothes, happy and celebrating in the fresh spring weather. But if you’re nervous about showing off those (maybe less than) pearly whites for your pictures, we’ve got some...

read more
Invisalign® in Hoover Specialist Explains Dentin Hypersensitivity

Spring Cleaning for Your Mouth

Spring has finally arrived—the birds are chirping, the insects are buzzing, Alabama’s yearly yellow tsunami of pollen is already on the horizon (and the hood of your car). Now, of course, is also the time of year that we dust off our work clothes and get ready to...

read more
Invisalign® in Hoover Specialist Explains Dentin Hypersensitivity

Post-Braces Maintenance: How to Keep Your Teeth Straight

You’ve done it! Your braces are off, and your teeth are free. While you’re admiring your new look, make sure these tips and tricks feature into your new routine—you don’t want to undo all that hard work! Remember Your Retainer You may have a friend who wore their...

read more
Invisalign® in Hoover Specialist Explains Dentin Hypersensitivity

You Don’t Need Luck for a Healthy Smile

On St. Patrick’s Day, they say everyone is Irish—but you don’t need the luck of the Irish all year round to have healthy teeth and gums! Following these daily tips and tricks will keep your smile healthy, no four-leaf clovers required. Brush Effectively Not only...

read more
Invisalign® in Hoover Specialist Explains Dentin Hypersensitivity

Top 8 Toothpastes to Try Now

Are you ready to upgrade your daily care regimen? Pamper your palate with one of these eight top-rated toothpastes! Crest Pro Health Advanced For consistently healthier teeth across the board, this toothpaste uses Stannous Fluoride instead of Triclosan (a...

read more
Invisalign® in Hoover Specialist Explains Dentin Hypersensitivity

Must-Have Products for Braces Maintenance

So, you’ve joined the braces brigade. First of all, welcome. You may have heard some embarrassing tales of those who have sported orthodontia before you—“beware of Oreos and other snacks that can clog up your new hardware” horrors, etc. Truthfully, you have nothing to...

read more
Invisalign® in Hoover Specialist Explains Dentin Hypersensitivity

Chapsticks We Love for Braces

It may be hard to stay excited about the amazing new smile you’re working on when every time you try to smile now the dry skin on your lips pulls and cracks. Chapped lips are common with braces, especially when you first get them, but relief is on its way! There are...

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Invisalign® in Hoover Specialist Explains Dentin Hypersensitivity

Flashback Friday: Before and After Braces

The summer before your senior year in high school, you’re sent out to a portrait studio with a bunch of your classmates, asked to don a fancy drape, and smile. Senior portraits are supposed to be exciting, but for me they were a nightmare. I’d always hated my smile,...

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Invisalign® in Hoover Specialist Explains Dentin Hypersensitivity

How to Thank Mom for Investing in Your Smile!

Take a moment to think about how much your mom has done for you. It’s a lot, isn’t it? Especially when it comes to your smile—she’s taught you how to take great care of your teeth and encouraged you to do it (even when you really didn’t want to), she’s taken you to...

read more
Invisalign® in Hoover Specialist Explains Dentin Hypersensitivity

Braces-Approved Mexican Foods in Honor of Cinco de Mayo!

On Cinco de Mayo, we all love to join in the celebration of Mexican culture! Parades, music, food, and dancing… and, of course, the amazing cuisine. If you’re sporting braces this Cinco de Mayo, you may be worried about missing out on your favorite foods—what will you...

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Three Ways to Impact Someone with Your Smile

Three Ways to Impact Someone with Your Smile

We talk a lot about the power of smiling here at Birmingham Orthodontics because we believe it can’t be understated. Did you know, for example, that smiling boosts your mood, your immune system, and relieves stress? We love smiles, and as we work on our own, we want...

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Invisalign® in Hoover Specialist Explains Dentin Hypersensitivity

Summery snacks perfect for the 4th!

Now that you’ve added braces into your equation, you may be hesitant about busting brackets on your favorite summery snacks. At Birmingham Orthodontics, we don’t want you to miss a single moment of the year’s peak season for fresh fruits and veggies, and just because...

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Invisalign® in Hoover Specialist Explains Dentin Hypersensitivity

Chapsticks We Love for Braces

It may be hard to stay excited about the amazing new smile you’re working on when every time you try to smile now the dry skin on your lips pulls and cracks. Chapped lips are common with braces, especially when you first get them, but relief is on its way! There are...

read more
Invisalign® in Hoover Specialist Explains Dentin Hypersensitivity

Flashback Friday: Before and After Braces

The summer before your senior year in high school, you’re sent out to a portrait studio with a bunch of your classmates, asked to don a fancy drape, and smile. Senior portraits are supposed to be exciting, but for me they were a nightmare. I’d always hated my smile,...

read more
Three Ways to Impact Someone with Your Smile

Three Ways to Impact Someone with Your Smile

We talk a lot about the power of smiling here at Birmingham Orthodontics because we believe it can’t be understated. Did you know, for example, that smiling boosts your mood, your immune system, and relieves stress? We love smiles, and as we work on our own, we want...

read more
Invisalign® in Hoover Specialist Explains Dentin Hypersensitivity

Summery snacks perfect for the 4th!

Now that you’ve added braces into your equation, you may be hesitant about busting brackets on your favorite summery snacks. At Birmingham Orthodontics, we don’t want you to miss a single moment of the year’s peak season for fresh fruits and veggies, and just because...

read more
Invisalign® in Hoover Specialist Explains Dentin Hypersensitivity

Chapsticks We Love for Braces

It may be hard to stay excited about the amazing new smile you’re working on when every time you try to smile now the dry skin on your lips pulls and cracks. Chapped lips are common with braces, especially when you first get them, but relief is on its way! There are...

read more
Invisalign® in Hoover Specialist Explains Dentin Hypersensitivity

Flashback Friday: Before and After Braces

The summer before your senior year in high school, you’re sent out to a portrait studio with a bunch of your classmates, asked to don a fancy drape, and smile. Senior portraits are supposed to be exciting, but for me they were a nightmare. I’d always hated my smile,...

read more
Early Intervention Matters! Which Conditions Require Early Intervention and Why

Early Intervention Matters! Which Conditions Require Early Intervention and Why

We understand the dilemma many parents may face when it comes to early orthodontic treatment for their young ones—you want to make sure your child gets the best treatment possible, but you also fear wasting time and money if your child’s teeth are just going to continue shifting and moving as they grow. That’s why we want to talk about which conditions you need to be concerned about early on. These issues will respond well to early treatment, which will save you and your child major headaches—literally and figuratively—later in life.

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Invisalign® in Hoover Specialist Explains Dentin Hypersensitivity

Five Gifts to Give the Kid Who Just Got Braces

Let’s be honest—getting braces is kind of a big deal. When a kid in your life gets braces, it can be a monumental time for everyone! You get excited for their bright future full of confident, healthy smiles, but of course it may not be as easy for them to gear up for...

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Invisalign® in Hoover Specialist Explains Dentin Hypersensitivity

Back to School Braces Tips

A new school year opens you up to all kinds of new possibilities: new teachers, friends, activities, and memories. And if you’re starting this year with new braces, you’ll want to make sure those memories don’t include any embarrassing orthodontic faux-paus! Don’t...

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Invisalign® in Hoover Specialist Explains Dentin Hypersensitivity

Can I Chew Gum with Braces?

Humans love—and have always loved—chewing gum. If you read our post about the weird ways we used to clean our teeth, you’ll remember some of the ways people have been getting their freshening fix for centuries: tree sap, sweet grass, and wax to name a few. It’s no...

read more