What to Expect with a Palate Expander Often the first step of orthodontic treatment is an expander. Expanders, or palatal expanders, are orthodontic appliances that increase the space between the halves of the upper jaw. While that sounds scary and painful, expanders are very common! Many young and growing orthodontic patients have expanders, and they can help make
Food and Your Braces One of our most common questions from patients is “What can I eat with my braces?” or “What foods do I have to give up?” and we have a few simple guidelines to share. Getting braces is a big change, and on top of the wires, brackets, or Invisalign trays, there’s a whole new
Braces: Causing Your Canker Sores? So, why do you keep getting canker sores? Canker sores are flat white sores that appear in your mouth and can last for a week or more. What causes these small mouth ulcers is unknown.Though the exact causes of canker sores in children are unknown, many things can trigger their recurrence. Stress, tissue
Busting Invisalign Myths It can be a scary experience when you are given a referral to see an orthodontist or consider improving your smile. Braces are grounds for embarrassment for the self-conscious teen and the up-and-coming professional. Having a mouth full of metal to clean, eat, and live around can be daunting. The option that many may overlook
How a Little Sunshine Helps Our Teeth During Orthodontic Treatment Who doesn’t love to catch some rays? Well here’s some good news for you sunshine lovers – a little sunshine actually HELPS your teeth during orthodontic treatment. A little sunshine has been found to improve mood, our immune functions, and catalyzes vitamin D production in our bodies. Keep
Protect Your Braces While Playing Sports Getting braces doesn’t mean giving up the sports you love! Luckily, braces will not keep you from any sport or physical activity. However, the price you pay for a beautiful smile is taking a little extra care of your mouth while in treatment. To be sure you’re doing everything you can to
Looking for an orthodontist near me in Bowling Green, Glasgow, and Franklin, KY? Orthodontist Dr. Oles Drobocky at Drobocky Orthodontics specializes in state of the art braces, metal braces, clear braces, ceramic braces, iTero digital impressions, and Invisalign. We also offer early orthodontic treatment for children, and full orthodontic treatment for teens, and adult orthodontics. When considering your investment which includes the cost of braces, the cost of Invisalign, and the time it takes to create your new smile, you can’t put a price tag on a life-changing appearance which improves your long term dental health.
Visit our three convenient locations today in Bowling Green, Glasgow, and Franklin, KY. You will see for yourself orthodontist Dr. Drobocky and his team offer effective and affordable braces.
