If you feel stressed about celebrating the holidays with your braces, take heart! Getting festive with your braces is super fun! Read on for some great ideas to make the most of the holiday season with your new braces! Holiday Braces Dos and Don'ts Celebrating the...
How Soda Affects Braces
by Bliss Dental & Orthodontics | May 2, 2022 | Dental Health
You may have heard that sugar can be bad for your smile. Is drinking sugary drinks like soda bad for your braces? Here's what you need to know about how soda affects braces to help ensure a healthy smile when you finish orthodontic treatment. How Sugar Affects Teeth...
What to Do if Your Braces Break
by Bliss Dental & Orthodontics | Nov 1, 2021 | Oral Health
It’s not uncommon for braces to break and sometimes it happens at the most unfortunate times, such as during holidays or on vacation. There are many reasons why a bracket or wire can come loose. It’s usually nothing to be alarmed about, but it is important to know...
How to Celebrate the Holidays with Your Braces
by Bliss Dental & Orthodontics | Oct 1, 2021 | Oral Health
When you have braces, enjoying things like the holidays can feel a bit more complicated, but it can also be fun in new ways, too. Here are some tips and ideas for how to celebrate the holidays with your braces so you can embrace the festivities of the season instead...
National Nutrition Month: How Eating Right Supports Oral Health
by Bliss Dental & Orthodontics | Mar 4, 2019 | Dental Care, Oral Health
Nutrition plays a significant role in oral health. By eating right, you are taking care of your teeth, gums, and mouth as a whole. Plus, by eating at the proper times, you can have a positive impact on your oral health too. In recognition of National Nutrition Month,...
Ask Your Odessa, Midland and Lubbock Dentist: Don’t Let Bad Breath Ruin Your Valentine’s Day!
by Bliss Dental & Orthodontics | Feb 6, 2019 | Dental Hygiene, Oral Health
Valentine’s Day often creates opportunities for closeness. Whether it is heading out on a date or spending time at home with your spouse, the holiday is all about celebrating couples. If you have bad breath or halitosis, those intimate moments may not be as enjoyable....
New Year, New You, New Habits: Dental Care Tips to Enhance Your Routine
by Bliss Dental & Orthodontics | Jan 8, 2019 | Dental Care, Oral Health
The new year signals a time for new goals, resolutions, and habits. Many people focus on health this time of year, aiming to exercise more, consume fewer calories, or even add more fruits and vegetables to their plates. But, if you aren’t resolving to focus on oral...
Ask Your Odessa, Midland and Lubbock Dentist: Flossing, Yes, it is Important
by Bliss Dental & Orthodontics | Jun 8, 2018 | Dental Care, Dental Hygiene, Oral Health
Most people wouldn’t say that flossing is at the top of their list of favorite things to do. For that reason, a lot of people choose not to floss, while others only floss occasionally. However, flossing daily is important to your oral health, and it only takes a few...
Ask Your Odessa, Midland and Lubbock Dentist: Children’s Dental Health Month
by Bliss Dental & Orthodontics | Feb 14, 2017 | Pediatric Dentistry
Tooth decay and bad oral health are almost entirely preventable! That being said, did you know: Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic diseases affecting children today Kids with poor dental health are almost three times more likely to miss school due to dental...
New Year, New Smile!
by Bliss Dental & Orthodontics | Jan 19, 2016 | Dental Care, Oral Health
Each January, millions of people resolve to change their lives for the better in the new year. Often, their goals involve losing weight, getting more exercise, or similar healthy habits. But there is one resolution that could truly improve your health and your life in...