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New Year, New Possibilities

Posted Wed Jan 17, 2018

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Retainer Care

Posted Mon Dec 4, 2017

Palatal Expander: What to expect

Posted Mon Oct 23, 2017

Tags Adjustment, Adults, Appointments, Braces, Brush, Clean, Cleaning, Clear, Emergencies, expander, Featured, Floss, Gums, Halloween, healthy, Holidays, Hollywood, Impressions, Invisalign, Kids, Metal, Minars Orthodontics, mouthguard, Moving, Permanent, Phase, Recipe, Retainer, Teens, Teeth, Tips, TMJ, Treatment, Visits

Brushing &Flossing 101

Posted Fri Sep 29, 2017

Braces Friendly Recipe - Love lemon?

Posted Thu Jul 6, 2017

Updated Sun, Feb 6, 2022 • 11:25 pm

Super Hero Week!!

Posted Tue Mar 21, 2017

Tags Superhero

Braces Friendly Recipe - For Fruit lovers

Posted Thu Jan 19, 2017

Tags Fruit, Recipe

Updated Sun, Feb 6, 2022 • 11:22 pm

Braces Friendly Recipes

We know it’s hard to step away from food that we are use to eating . For example something candy and popcorn. But there are other alternatives for people who have braces.

Posted Tue Dec 13, 2016

Braces Friendly Recipes

Halloween is right around the corner and there is one thing we can’t to eat…Candy ! But unfortunately with braces not all candy is good for us. We can’t eat anything to chewy or too sticky or too hard! Luckily there are some alternatives to enjoy Halloween without cutting everything out !

Posted Fri Oct 7, 2016

Patient Appreciation Party 2016 Pictures!

On August 27, 2016, we had our patient appreciation party at AMF Bowling . Our patients definitely had a good time. Here are some pictures of the party.

Posted Wed Sep 7, 2016

Updated Sun, Feb 6, 2022 • 11:24 pm

Tags Bowling, Party, Patient Appreciation

Patient Appreciation Party 2016!!!!

Minars Orthodontics appreciates our patients! On August 27, 2016, we will host our “Patient Appreciation Party” @ AMF Bowling in Pines! All patients and their families are invited to attend but MUST RSVP a spot.

Posted Tue Aug 2, 2016

Updated Sun, Feb 6, 2022 • 11:24 pm

Tags Bowling, Party, Patient Appreciation

Updated Sun, Feb 6, 2022 • 11:22 pm

Braces Friendly Recipes

It’s hard to cut down things we love to eat while we have braces on but dessert? That is impossible !! Luckily on pinterest there are a few recipes that are braces friendly and yummy to eat !! Here is one:

Posted Thu May 5, 2016

Braces Friendly Recipe

Craving potato chips? Nix your fix with these Perfect Potato Pancakes, a healthy snack that tastes even better with a dollop of applesauce.

Posted Thu Feb 18, 2016

Beware of DIY braces

Thousands of online videos offer purported “advice” and “instructions” on do-it-yourself (DIY) orthodontic care. Beware of Internet videos and websites which encourage people to try and straighten their own teeth.

Posted Wed Jan 6, 2016

Tags Beware

Hello December!

December is here and it’s the last month before the New Year ! Here at Minars Orthodontics, we want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We love all our patients and wish nothing but happiness. Here are some helpful tips during the holidays:

Posted Fri Dec 4, 2015

Tags Holidays, Tips

Braces and Moving

Changing orthodontists mid-treatment can be tricky. Here are a few suggestions to make things easier for everyone.

Posted Mon Nov 2, 2015

Tags Moving

Candy & Braces Do Not Mix

Its October and you know what that means!! Halloween is coming up and we love to receive candy or go trick or treaty. But the question is can I eat candy while I have braces on ?

Posted Thu Oct 1, 2015

Tags Beware, Candy, Don't mix, Halloween

How to floss your permanent retainer

When permanent retainers are placed, they are bonded closely to the teeth to prevent them from moving. This tight space becomes an ideal location for plaque to build up. Regular brushing, flossing and dental hygiene will help to slow the process.

Posted Thu Aug 6, 2015

Tags Floss, Permanent, Retainer

Summer Tips

Summer is here and some of us are heading to camp or maybe going out of state or the country.It is important to take care of your braces while you are away. Here are some tips to help you get through the summer:

Posted Wed Jun 10, 2015

Tags Summer, Tips

Tags Braces, Clear, Metal

Clear vs Metal Braces

Modern brackets are smaller and less noticeable than the notorious “metal-mouth” braces than many adults remember. Ceramic braces are the same size and shape as metal braces, except that they have tooth-colored or clear brackets that blend in to teeth.

Posted Wed Apr 1, 2015

Announcing Dr.Minars’s New Gourmet Coffee!!

Announcing Dr.Minars’s New Gourmet Coffee!! Stop by our office to taste our fresh Ethiopian blend smile emoticon Coffee Details: Wonderful highly fruited tones with a warm and resonating blueberry essence. This clean tasting coffee glides over your palate leaving a residual sweet aftertaste. Medium/Light 100% Arabica

Posted Wed Mar 18, 2015

Tags coffee

How to brush your teeth with braces

Proper dental care with orthodontics takes only a little extra effort, but it will be well worth it.

Posted Thu Feb 5, 2015

Tags Brush, Clean

What causes crooked teeth?

There are several reasons why some people’s teeth grow in crooked, overlapping, or twisted.Some people’s mouths are too small for their teeth, which crowds the teeth and causes them to shift

Posted Wed Jan 7, 2015

Updated Sun, Feb 6, 2022 • 11:25 pm

Tags Crooked, Teeth

Have You Been Naughty or Nice to Your Teeth?

If you’ve seen the holiday TV special, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, then you know that Hermey the Elf is very excited about becoming a dentist. He loves teeth and he thinks everyone should know how to take care of them. Here is a Healthy Teeth Checklist that Hermey uses so he can remember how to keep his mouth healthy. Moms and Dads, you can print out this checklist to help your kids remember to take care of their teeth too!

Posted Tue Dec 2, 2014

Tags Brush, healthy, mouthguard

Phase 1 & Phase 2

Phase 1 occurs when the child still has a mixture of primary and permanent teeth. Phase 2 occurs when all of the teeth from molar to molar have erupted.

Posted Thu Nov 6, 2014

Tags Phase, Treatment

Updated Sun, Feb 6, 2022 • 11:17 pm

Adjustment Appointments

During adjustment appointments, your orthodontist also has the opportunity to evaluate the movement of your teeth and the progress made; home oral/hygiene care is evaluated and patient questions are addressed. This allows for recommendations that may improve the final outcome of the treatment plan. These appointments typically take 15 to 20 minutes and can be scheduled at any time that is convenient for you – in the morning, after school or work.

Posted Wed Oct 1, 2014

Tags Adjustment, Appointments

What do you need to know about impressions before braces

Minars Orthodontics: When a patient starts orthodontic treatment there will be some preliminary steps that are taken before braces are placed. One of the items performed are impressions.Most young patients have never had impressions before and they are nervous about going through it. Parents need to explain to their child that impressions are easy and they shouldn’t worry about having them taken. Orthodontists take many impressions during the work day. We take impressions before braces are placed and after braces are removed and for appliances, like retainers.

Posted Tue Aug 5, 2014

Tags Impressions

Tags Calculus, Gums, Plaque, Tarter

An Overview of Tartar

Minars Orthodontics: Tartar, sometimes called calculus, is plaque that has hardened on your teeth. Tartar can also form at and underneath the gumline and can irritate gum tissues. Tartar gives plaque more surface area on which to grow and a much stickier surface to adhere, which can lead to more serious conditions, such as cavities and gum disease.

Posted Tue Jul 22, 2014

The Importance of Regular Dental Visits and Cleanings

Minars Orthodontics: Have you ever wondered why the American Dental Association and your dentist recommend you come back every six months? It’s because regular dental visits are essential for the maintenance of healthy teeth and gums. And in between those examinations, it’s important that you work to keep your teeth and gums clean and healthy. If you need additional help, your dentist may even suggest more frequent visits.

Posted Wed Jul 2, 2014

Tags Cleaning, Visits

White Spots and Braces

White spots are marks on teeth that appear brighter and more opaque than the rest of the tooth. MInars Orthodontics: Braces patients who get white spots on their teeth during orthodontic treatment need to know what to do to prevent more white spots from forming. Braces patients also need to know how white spots can be treated.

Posted Thu Jun 12, 2014

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Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)

Minars Orthodontics: Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) occur as a result of problems with the jaw, jaw joint and surrounding facial muscles that control chewing and moving the jaw. These disorders are often incorrectly called TMJ, which stands for temporomandibular joint.

Posted Wed May 14, 2014

Updated Sun, Feb 6, 2022 • 11:25 pm

Tags Temporomandibular disorders, TMD