Tasty Alternatives To Banned Foods
HAVING BRACES IS OFTEN a necessity in order to get an aligned smile or a correct bite, but they do put limitations on which foods an orthodontic patient can eat. Luckily, we’re here to offer you some braces-friendly alternatives to your favorite items on the banned foods list! Why Are Some Foods Banned? Your braces are […]
Getting Wise About Wisdom Teeth
WISDOM TEETH REMOVAL is a major rite of passage for many in their late teens and early twenties. They post images of their swollen cheeks on social media, share videos of themselves acting loopy from the anesthetics on YouTube, and enjoy an excuse to drink as many smoothies as possible. But why do we have these […]
Avoiding Post-Braces Stains
OUTSIDE OF ANTIQUE FURNITURE and modern art, stains are pretty much always bad news. Worst of all is when the stains are on our teeth. If we aren’t careful during orthodontic treatment, we can end up with white spots on our teeth around where the brackets used to be when the braces come off. But why […]
What Makes Our Smiles Unique
EVERY PERSON IS BORN with their own unique smile. Some smile with all of their teeth, some only show the top row, and some don’t show their teeth at all, and a smile can come in all shapes and sizes and still be genuine. We can also end up with smiles that look a lot like […]
Swimming And Oral Health
HERE’S NOTHING BETTER than a swim in the pool to cool down during the hot summer months. Before we dive in, we should be aware of how our time in the pool can impact our oral health. That’s right: the chlorine in swimming pools doesn’t just cause dry skin and eye irritation, it can also have […]
Meet our new KIDZ Dentist, Dr. Tartibi!
Dr. F. Theo Tartibi grew up in Oviedo, FL where he attended high school at Oviedo High School. He then attended the University of Central Florida where he received a degree in Molecular Microbiology. After graduation, he moved to Miami, FL to attend Barry University and completed his Masters in Biomedical Science. Dr. Tartibi did […]
Tips For Keeping Your Braces Clean
CLEANING OUR TEETH IS a critical task that we should all be doing twice a day. For people with braces, good oral hygiene is even more important, but it can also be more complicated because of all those extra crevices and places where food particles, bacteria, and plaque can hide. Slacking off on brushing and flossing […]
Halloween, Candy, And Your Braces
WE ALL LOVE EATING our favorite candy from time to time, especially around Halloween. But those treats can get tricky for orthodontic patients, because many of the standard goodies are harmful to braces. So how can you safely enjoy your spooky night of fun and sweets? Just follow our guidelines of what to aim for and […]
Brushing with Braces
Everyone deserves a beautiful smile. For many people, wearing braces is the first step towards achieving that smile. In fact, in the U.S. today, an estimated 4.5 million people wear braces according to the American Association of Orthodontics. And while nearly 75% of kids and teens will wear braces, adults are also using braces to correct […]
Join our Smiles for Life Club
Lach Orthodontic Specialists now offers a way to maintain that super smile for life in an affordable way. Announcing our Smiles for Life Club. Available at both our Lake Nona and Oviedo, Florida locations. Join our Smiles for Life Club which provides retainers for $39 each with a 3 year renewable membership of $195. In […]