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Feeling a Little Sore After Tightening? These Tips Can Help! While braces are not painful, your mouth is a very sensitive area. Thus, it is not uncommon to experience a little soreness after your braces have been tightened. However, what everyone feels is a little different! Most only feel a mild, achy pressure that will subside within a

Can I Still Wear My Retainer if it Feels Tight? Wearing your retainer is a crucial part of maintaining your new smile after your braces treatment is completed. However, your teeth can shift over time, especially if you neglect wearing your retainer. If you stop wearing your retainer and want to start again or it begins to feel

What is the Difference Between a Dentist and an Orthodontist? Many people don’t know the difference between a dentist and an orthodontist. This confusion is common because both doctors work on teeth. However, it is important to understand the difference between them. When you have a problem with your teeth, jaws, or gums, it is important that you

Wait! Why You Shouldn’t Brush Your Teeth Immediately After Eating Part of maintaining good oral hygiene is making sure to brush your teeth multiple times throughout the day. While most of us know to brush after eating, how soon is too soon? In order to answer that question, Dr. Harold Enoch and Dr. Amir Lamei at Enoch &

5 Tips for Teaching Kids How to Brush Good oral hygiene is a crucial part of a person’s health. Thus, it is imperative that parents help teach their kids not only to brush their teeth twice a day but also how to do so effectively. Rather than making it a chore, try to make cleaning their teeth a

Is Sparkling Water Bad for My Teeth? We all know that sugary carbonated drinks do more harm than good to the teeth, but what about sparkling water? In most carbonated beverages, the acidity levels are very high – which can weaken tooth enamel. If you’re not familiar with tooth enamel, it is the hard outer shell of your

5 Home Care Hacks for Clear Aligners At Enoch & Lamei Orthodontics, we do our best to remain available for orthodontic emergencies. Please call our office if you think you are experiencing an orthodontic emergency. We don’t want you to feel like you’re on your own when it comes to your orthodontic treatment. That being said, sometimes our

4 Surprising Foods that can Cause Bad Breath Everyone knows that garlic and onions are the usual culprits for bad breath. But do you know what other foods may be causing your stinky breath? For some people, bad breath can be genetic. However, whether you’re wearing braces or not, certain foods in your daily routine could be to

How a Little Sunshine Helps Teeth During Orthodontic Treatment Who doesn’t love to catch some sun rays? Well sunshine lovers, Dr. Harold Enoch and Dr. Amir Lamei at Enoch & Lamei Orthodontics has news for you! A little sunshine actually HELPS your teeth during orthodontic treatment! Sunshine has been found to improve mood, our immune functions, and increase vitamin

Hey Runners! Pay Special Attention to Your Oral Health We know that exercise is very important for both our mental and physical health. However, have you thought about the effects of running on your oral health? While those two things may seem unrelated, they’re actually not. Fear not, Dr. Harold Enoch and Dr. Amir Lamei at Enoch &