It’s always important to remember that good oral health habits like brushing and flossing will not only keep you healthy, but will speed up your orthodontic treatment as well! Some specific candies can hinder your progress as it’s possible for them to get stuck in...
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I Play a Sport That Uses a Mouthguard, Can I Still Play When I Get Braces?
With sports being in full swing, it is important to keep your braces safe during games and practices. One way to do this is by using a mouthguard which can be worn with braces. In fact, Dr. Michael Payne of American River Orthodontics recommends that you wear a...
How Old Does My Child Have to Be To Start Invisalign?
Invisalign® For Kids In today’s world, Invisalign is advertised as the equivalent to braces to straighten teeth. After all, most kids prefer not to have metal brackets on their teeth. However, many do not realize that Invisalign clear aligners alone are not always as...
What is the Perfect Age To Begin Taking My Child to the Orthodontist?
One of the first concerns many parents have about their children as they develop is about their child’s oral health. Dr. Michael Payne of American River Orthodontics in Roseville, CA is often asked questions regarding what signs to look out for to determine if a child...
When Will I Get My Braces Off?
Many people are concerned about the length of orthodontic treatment, and want to learn how to quicken their treatment. It is true that orthodontic treatment is often a long, time consuming process. Whether you are a child, teen, or adult, treating a mild or severe...
Top 5 Valentine’s Day Healthy Smile Tips
Valentine’s Day is one of the sweetest holidays around. You visit your sweetie in a sweet car with some sweets of chocolate. You move in for a gentle kiss – and they recoil. Seems like your sweet tooth elsewhere brought a not-so-sweet day for you and your significant...
What You Need to Know Before Choosing Braces
Many people believe that planning for and getting braces is a lot of work. They aren’t wrong – after all, there are many steps that must go into this part of the process. First, you have to visit American River Orthodontics for your initial consultation. Then, Dr....
Simple Tips to Find an Orthodontist in Sacramento, CA
Now more than ever, people are looking to improve their smile, bite, and dental health through orthodontics treatment. And the first step to doing this is by finding an orthodontist in Sacramento, CA that is experienced, recommended, and one of the best around. Dr....
Tips for Choosing an Invisalign Teen Provider
Most of us aren’t born with the bold smile of a TV celebrity, and the fact is that most celebrities aren’t born with that smile either! However, that near-perfect smile is now at your reach with the help of the American River Orthodontics near Rancho Cordova, CA. Most...
The Health Benefits Behind Braces
Most parents think that the only reason to spend for their kid’s braces while they are young is cosmetic reasons. Sure, most teenagers with buckteeth or protruding front teeth will not really have an easy time during high school – but there are actually a lot of...