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Your Perfect Smile is 3 Steps Away

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Coleman Orthodontics   Summer is fading away and the fall months are quickly approaching. The fall season c an be a busy time for parents and their children. A new season brings new activities and new routines so it’s easy to forget that you still need to be ta kin g care of your braces and teeth. Step 1: Mouth Guard - As the weather begins to cool down you may be spending more time outside. Always remember to wear your mouth guard during outdo or a ctivities including baseball, frisbee, or volleyball. A mouth guard can protect y our teeth and braces from potential harm and mouth injuries.   Step 2: Food - While the occasional sweet treat is OK…be mindful that braces are sensitive to damage, so you’ll need to avoid certain foods for as long as you have braces. These include sticky and hard foods that can damage the wires or bands, or cause a bracket to separate from a tooth. Also, limit consumption of sugary foods and drinks this summer. When sugar mixes with saliva,...

Kicking off 2020 with these Smiles

Happy New Year! It has been a busy month at Coleman Orthodontics. As we set into the new year, we have had some awesome patients who have started treatment and others who have completed treatment. Here at Coleman Orthodontics, we help our patients embrace the experience! View this post on Instagram The cute Barney family! Mom, Colette got her braces off and Abby and Isaac got theirs on! #colemanortho #itsafamilything #bracesareforparentstoo. #drbrettcoleman A post shared by Coleman Orthodontics (@colemanorthodontics) on Jan 9, 2020 at 8:16pm PST View this post on Instagram Wired and ready to take on Brace in 2020...Oakley, Tavarivs, Jacey, Taven, Sadie, Spencer, Emma, Logan, Caleb and Cameron! #colemanortho #newyear #newsmile #drbrettcoleman #braces A post shared by Coleman Orthodontics (@colemanorthodontics) on Jan 8, 2020 at 8:10pm PST View this post on Instagram Welcome to the CSI.....Tessa, Cambree, Maecee, ...

Back to School Tips to Remember

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A new school year is just around the corner. This means new opportunities for growth in the school year ahead. A new school year is the perfect opportunity to restart or implement healthy habits when it comes to our smiles and teeth. At Coleman Orthodontics, the vision of our practice is to “Embrace the Experience!” We don’t just provide orthodontic treatment to patients, we provide patients with an entire experience that can truly be life changing. Here are 5 ways to restart or implement healthy habits. #1) Switch Toothbrush: The ADA recommends switching out your toothbrush every 3-4 months for health reasons and because the bristles can be too stiff or damaged. This simple step will keep your mouth and teeth feeling fresh and healthy. #2) Pledge to Floss More: Every patient that comes through our office, we ensure to remind them of a simple, yet effective oral health habit - flossing. It’s never too late to late to begin flossing. #3) Scheduling Visits: It is important to r...