Diet Tips with Braces

While there are many foods you can eat while in braces, there are certain types that our team at Lach Orthodontic Specialists would like you to avoid during the course of your treatment. Some of these foods can bend the wires or even break the brackets on your braces. Avoid tough meats, hard breads and raw vegetables such as carrots and celery. You’ll need to protect your orthodontic appliances when you eat for as long as you're wearing braces. A few examples of foods to avoid include:

• Chewy foods: bagels, hard rolls, licorice
• Crunchy foods: popcorn, ice, chips
• Sticky foods: caramels, gum
• Hard foods: nuts, candy
• Foods you have to bite into: corn on the cob, apples, carrots

Additionally, chewing on hard things (for example, pens, pencils or fingernails) can damage the braces, which can cause delay in treatment.

If you have any questions on which foods you should be avoiding and why, we invite you to give us a call, or ask during your next visit. As always, if you believe you may have damaged your orthodontic appliances, please give our office a call immediately.

Ask Dr. Lach: Why is it so important to have straight teeth?

Some people wonder why Dr. Lach and his team at Lach Orthodontic Specialists work so hard to give our patients straight teeth. Of course it’s nice to have a smile full of evenly aligned teeth, but did you know that straightening your teeth can keep them healthier? Straight teeth lead to better oral hygiene, increasing your chances of keeping your own natural teeth for a lifetime.

Straight teeth are less prone to decay, because they collect less plaque—the sticky colorless substance that forms on our teeth and leads to tooth decay; and they are easier to keep clean!

If you’re wondering whether your teeth might cause problems because they are out of alignment, give us a call to set up a consultation. Dr. Lach and team can help you decide whether or not you will benefit from orthodontic treatment.

Happy New Year from the entire team at Lach Orthodontic Specialists!

What are patients saying about Dr. Lach and Lach Orthodontic Specialists?

Last week the team at Lach Orthodontics asked you, our wonderful patients, what you liked best about our practice. We got back some pretty great reviews and thought we'd share a few with you. Happy holidays!

"Dr. Lach seems very knowledgeable about the latest technology in orthodontic treatment." ~ Dallas A.

"Staff is always very friendly and nice. I love the ease of getting into their office if we encounter emergencies." ~ Adreanna C.

"There's no long wait. I'm in and out." ~ Rachel W.

"Clean, convenient location, friendly staff and state-of-the-art technology." ~ Angie Z.

"I have recommended a dozen of my friends and family to Dr. Lach - he ranks #1 in my eyes!" ~ Cheryl L.

What do you love about Lach Orthodontic Specialists?

From your very first visit to Lach Orthodontic Specialists, Dr. Lach and his team strive to provide superior treatment in a pleasant, friendly atmosphere. Have you been especially impressed by Dr. Lach? Did our team go out of their way to make your day? Do you love your new smile?

Whether you’ve just come in for a consultation or your family has been visiting our office for months, we’d love to hear your feedback on our networks. Or, you can tell us by giving us a call!

Happy Wednesday!