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Fresh Breath Guide for Braces and clear Aligners Starting your orthodontic journey toward a beautiful smile is exciting, but it comes with unique challenges—particularly when it comes to maintaining fresh breath. Both braces and clear aligners require special attention to prevent food particles, plaque, and bacteria from accumulating in your mouth and causing unpleasant breath. With proper hygiene

How Orthodontics Enhances Your Well-Being A beautiful smile has the power to transform lives. It influences self-esteem, enhances confidence, and contributes to overall well-being. At Enoch and Lamei Orthodontics in Marietta and Roswell, GA, we understand the significance of a healthy, attractive smile and are committed to helping our patients achieve their best smiles through orthodontic treatment. In

What Is An Orthodontist? It’s a common misconception that dentists and orthodontists perform the same functions. While both professions share certain similarities and often collaborate, orthodontics is a specialized branch of dentistry focused specifically on correcting dental misalignments. What Does an Orthodontist Do? Orthodontists, like Orthodontists Dr. Harold Enoch and Dr. Amir Lamei at Enoch & Lamei Orthodontics

How Metal Braces Feel in the First Few Day Getting braces is an exciting step toward a better smile, but it can also feel strange at first. While you might be thrilled about your new journey, it’s normal to feel a bit nervous about what’s to come. In this blog, Orthodontists Dr. Harold Enoch and Dr. Amir Lamei

Are Dental X-Rays Safe It is quite common that when you go to the dentist, they will take X-rays of your teeth. Dental X-rays are images of your teeth that your dentist will use to evaluate your oral health. These X-rays may seem complex, but they’re actually very common tools that are just as important as getting your

What to Expect at an Orthodontic Evaluation Orthodontics is a great way to get the smile of your dreams! Beyond cosmetic improvements, orthodontics can help correct jaw conditions, bite dysfunctions, and crooked teeth. If you or your child are experiencing any of these issues, an orthodontist may be able to help. Additionally, oral health is very important and

What Goes on Below the Surface In Your Mouth Two-thirds of what goes on in your mouth is below the surface. Most people are just concerned about having straight teeth and pearly whites, however, oral health goes far beyond that. That is why orthodontists use x-rays. Orthodontists use x-rays to check below the surface of the mouth to

Can Pacifiers and Thumb Sucking Affect My Child’s Teeth? Many people wonder how pacifiers and thumb sucking can affect their child’s teeth. In short, it is a valid worry because if these actions are prolonged it can cause oral health issues. Thumb sucking or pacifier use is one of an infant’s natural reflexes, prolonged sucking can exert force

Why Do Straight Teeth Matter? Straight teeth help to create a beautiful smile. However, straight teeth actually do so much more than provide a great smile. Teeth are made to fit together in a certain way. If they don’t fit together properly, they can’t function properly, which can lead to a variety of oral health problems. Keep reading