Northeast Orthodontic Associates

We hope that you are having a safe & healthy holiday weekend!

Watch what you eat while wearing braces! Eating too many sugary and starchy foods can cause plaque to build up around the brackets, which can cause staining of the teeth, causing cavities or leading to gum disease.

Fun Fact: Braces are nearly 300 years old! French physician Pierre Fauchard, known as the father of modern dentistry, made the first set of braces in 1728. The braces consisted of a flat piece of metal material connected to the teeth by thread.

This ends up being only 25 minutes a day! Get your body moving every day!

Eat your fruits!