Braces on your teeth mean it’s time to adjust your dietary habits to your orthodontic treatment to prevent any damage to your appliances. We advise against foods that are sticky or hard, as these can break your brackets and wires and affect the health of your teeth. Below are three popular treats that are particularly dangerous braces and even your... read more »
You’ve probably heard of braces and retainers, but are you aware of jaw repositioners? What about space maintainers? Lip and cheek bumpers? Palatal expanders? Dental apparatuses come in numerous forms, and if you’ve got crooked pearly whites or other misalignment conditions, there’s something we can do for you. The following is a list of dental and orthodontic appliances that you... read more »
Did you know you need to work hard to maintain a strong and healthy smile when you have braces? Well, it’s true! In fact, there are things you need to do regularly to keep your teeth, gums, and appliance in tip-top shape. To help you, our orthodontist, Dr. Christopher Liang, is happy to tell you all about those things! First,... read more »
During your treatment, your orthodontist, Dr. Christopher Liang, will likely give you braces elastics, which are also known as rubber bands, to wear on your braces. These elastics can help you apply pressure to your teeth and achieve the smile you have always wanted. This is why it’s important to properly use and care for the elastics. To help you... read more »
Are your teeth out of alignment and in need of adjustment? Misaligned teeth can affect all areas of your oral health, and play a role in your physical and mental health as well. Finding the perfect orthodontic treatment for your smile will help you on the path to health and happiness. Straight smiles make happy smiles because a set of... read more »
Orthodontic treatment can make a huge difference for the health and beauty of your smile. However, traditional orthodontics usually takes a few years. Luckily, there are quicker options. New techniques called “accelerated orthodontics” have the same goal as traditional orthodontic treatment, but accomplish these goals in a shorter period of time. Drs. Liang and Liang may recommend AcceleDent in Washington,... read more »
If you have questions about orthodontic treatment in Washington, DC, then our Liang Orthodontics orthodontic team is happy to help you! Orthodontics can be confusing and a bit overwhelming, which is why it's normal to have questions. So, to give you the information you need, we are happy to answer the following frequently asked questions about orthodontics: Question No. 1: When is it recommended... read more »
If your teeth are crooked or if you have a misaligned bite, Drs. Liang and Liang may recommend braces in Washington, DC. An orthodontic exam will be performed and our orthodontists will take impressions of your teeth, take photos of your teeth and face, and take X-rays of your mouth and head. Your treatment plan will be formed based on... read more »
If your teeth are crooked or if you have a misaligned bite, Drs. Liang and Liang may recommend braces in Washington, DC. An orthodontic exam will be performed and our orthodontists will take impressions of your teeth, take photos of your teeth and face, and take X-rays of your mouth and head. Your treatment plan will be formed based on... read more »
