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Straight Teeth are Healthy Teeth

A smile that makes you look like a million bucks can actually help you make a million bucks. It’s proven that a great smile helps increase self-esteem and confidence. But that’s not all there is to having straight teeth. Going through the process of straightening your teeth actually helps your overall oral health. Dr. Catherine and the orthodontic team here at A Winning Smile Orthodontics in Worthington, Ohio have found this be true time and time again. Let’s go through a fe

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The Different Types of Braces

Braces are commonly known and effective at straightening teeth and improving your smile. It is also known that adults and young teenagers who have had treatment have many success stories and better oral health. However, because of the new styles and kinds of braces, more adults are turning to orthodontics each day. Now, adults have the chance to find a type of braces that works for them too! When it comes to orthodontic treatments, your orthodontist, Dr. Catherine with A Win

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The Things Orthodontic Aligners Can Do for Your Smile

Orthodontic aligners are mouthguard-like appliances that are made of a clear plastic. They are shaped to move your teeth slowly into their proper positions using the right amount of pressure. Your orthodontist, Dr. Catherine, offers treatment with orthodontic aligners for many reasons. To elaborate, she is happy to list the things they can do for you. Orthodontic aligners can do the following things: -Straighten your teeth -Boost the health of your smile (This is because they

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What Can I Expect at My Child’s First Orthodontic Appointment?

If your child has their first orthodontic appointment coming up, then you’re likely wondering what will happen at the office. You’re like many parents who wish to prepare for the appointment and know what to expect. Our orthodontist, Dr. Catherine, is more than happy to help you. When you come to A Winning Smile Orthodontics, you and your child can expect the following things: -Our orthodontic team will introduce ourselves and give you a tour of the office. This can help you

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Brushing and Flossing While Wearing Your Braces

Straightening your teeth and aligning your bite in braces is an important time in your oral health journey. It’s easy for oral debris to get stuck in brackets and wires, promoting plaque formation. When this happens, and plaque builds up around brackets, you may find yourself with decalcification of tooth enamel (white spots). Over time, this can lead to swollen and inflamed gums and cavities. Avoiding this means brushing and flossing every day. Rinse your mouth well after ea

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Healthy Foods For People With Braces

With the start of a new year comes New Year’s Resolutions. For many, these resolutions include choosing a healthier diet. For people with braces, dietary restrictions on things like raw veggies and plain popcorn may cause a minor problem. However, there are still a lot of healthy foods you can eat! Here are a few suggestions: Steamed or Sauteed veggies: Vegetables are delicious, and steaming them is a great way to make sure they have some texture but are still soft enough not

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Tips on Relieving Soreness During Your First Week of Orthodontic Treatment

The first week of the orthodontic journey can be tough, especially because the braces are new and you likely experience some discomfort. The soreness is normal and to be expected. In fact, your teeth will most likely feel this way after every adjustment appointment. This is because the pressure applied by the braces are shifting and moving the teeth. To help you find comfort in times like these, our orthodontist, Dr. Catherine Scheurer McDevitt, has some tips for you. -Use an

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Common Causes of Orthodontic Treatment

If you have crooked or misaligned chompers, your dentist or orthodontist can help you. After reviewing your dental history, administering an oral examination and taking dimension measurements of your pearly whites, Dr. Catherine Scheurer McDevitt will be able to recommend which orthodontic or oral service is the right fit for you. These disorders typically require orthodontic treatment: -Crossbite: Crossbite occurs when the upper pearly whites don’t rest in front of the lower

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Now Is The Time to Get Braces

Would you like a fantastically straight smile? Are you sick of crooked teeth? If you are ready for orthodontic treatment, A Winning Smile Orthodontics has many options available for you! As each smile is different, we will conduct a simple exam to help you figure out how best to treat your needs. This will include assisting in creating a recovery plan for maximum efficiency. Here are some things to consider as you decide to get orthodontic care: –Braces can fix malocclusions.

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Your Orthodontist Follows the ADA Code of Professional Conduct

The American Dental Association (ADA) is the largest dental organization in the United States. It offers education and benefits to dentists and orthodontists, and helps to regulate the dentistry field around the nation. Your orthodontist, Dr. Scheurer McDevitt, is a member of the ADA and as such has signed the ADA Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct. That means you are safe in her hands. Here’s why: The ADA Principles of Ethics covers four basic principles t

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Your Child Will Need to Use a Retainer After Their Braces Have Corrected the Alignment of Their Teet

Each of your child’s adjustment sessions at Dr. Catherine Scheurer McDevitt orthodontic clinic tightened the braces hardware to stretch the periodontal ligaments that anchor their teeth in the sockets. Over time this has brought your child’s teeth into their correct alignment. Once this has been accomplished their braces can be uninstalled from your child’s mouth. However, this is not the end of the realignment process. There will still be some residual tension remaining in t

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Many Adults Can Benefit from Some Form of Braces

The alignment of your teeth plays an important role in your oral function and the appearance of your smile. Even minor misalignments with your teeth can leave you with an unappealing smile, as well as a mouth that is increasingly prone to problems with dental attrition and dental fractures. In many of these cases, Dr. Catherine Scheurer McDevitt can correct the alignment of your teeth with some form of braces. The one she recommends for you will be based on the severity of yo

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The Power of Invisalign®

Many people are still unaware of the extreme success Invisalign® has to offer when it comes to smiling adjustments. With so many different options to choose from, our office is happy to talk to you about the power of Invisalign and why it is extremely popular and successful when it comes to teeth adjustments. Here at A Winning Smile Orthodontics in Worthington, OH, we love helping people obtain their dream smile. Invisalign offers a solution to many adjustment needs through i

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Clear Aligners Are Great for Fixing Smiles

A new year has begun once again, and with it, the joy and promise of an unwritten future with unlimited possibilities. Why not make the wish of great oral health come true by fixing your smile? Invisalign® clear aligner treatment systems are designed for a comfortable fit along with the functionality of keeping your diet intact, and your mouth safer during your recovery. Here are some additional topics about Invisalign: Question: Where can I go to get Invisalign? Answer: You

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Brace Yourself for a Smile Makeover

Is your orthodontic care hampering your recovery time? Oftentimes if you neglect to care for your braces or teeth during your orthodontics treatment period, your alignment will not go along as smoothly as it should, and you add in the additional risks of increased tooth decay, gum disease, or oral accidents caused by neglected and damaged braces. Don’t lose your smile to bad habits. Brace yourself for a smile makeover. Practice these helpful hints designed for optimum orthodo

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Foods to Avoid While Wearing Your Braces

As you invest in orthodontic treatment for your new awesome smile, it is very important to do everything you can to keep your braces in tip-top shape. Braces can be more fragile than you might think, and there are certain foods or treats we strongly recommend that you avoid while we are shaping your new smile. Foods we advise you stay away from while wearing braces include the following: Hard or Crunchy Foods Like Hard Bread, Nuts or Chips Hard bread such as bagels or thick