If you eat the wrong Halloween treat, it could become a trick that wreaks havoc on your braces. At Jaffe Orthodontics, we want you to enjoy this fun holiday even though you have braces. After many years working with patients, we have developed a list of treats that you can enjoy and those that you should avoid. You don’t want to put a damper on your Halloween fun with an orthodontist visit to fix your braces,

Having braces can be very exciting, but also a bit confusing or even frustrating to navigate until you get used to them. Here are a few things to keep in mind to help you take care of your new braces, especially while you are at school.

#1 – Eating Tips

Since braces are on your teeth, and those teeth are pretty important for chewing, meal or snack time at school is a big thing to consider.

Braces are often thought of as something for teenagers, but this is not the case! There is no age too old for braces. If you are an adult, unhappy with your teeth and smile, let’s talk through your options. At Jaffe Orthodontics, we offer comprehensive orthodontic options for adults, including discrete and inconspicuous options. Orthodontic treatment for adults is actually very similar to teen treatment, the difference is we can make it more discrete with ceramic braces or Invisalign.

At Jaffe Orthodontics in Portsmouth, Bristol, and Barrington, RI, we want to make sure your teen receives the highest quality, comprehensive orthodontic care and that their orthodontic journey is smooth and seamless. Our orthodontists and trained professionals understand that orthodontia can be a new topic for many parents, especially in regards to Invisalign Teen. For this reason, we always encourage questions and comments to ensure you and your teen fully understand the orthodontic treatment and how Invisalign Teen can help give your child a beautiful,

Many people associate straight teeth with an excellent smile, but straight teeth are important for health reasons as well. When teeth aren’t in their proper positions, they begin to shift and may become loose or even cause more serious oral health issues. For this reason, it is important to have an orthodontist such as Dr. Jordan Jaffe examine your child’s teeth as soon as he or she has more adult teeth than baby teeth.