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Delicious Snacks That Are Braces-Friendly

04/15/2020

Summertime is full of traveling to fun places with the family for quick weekend getaways, baseball games and soccer matches, and finishing up obligations to prepare for the summer long time-off. It is challenging during these moments to get healthy, tasty and easy snack ideas that align with your child’s dietary restrictions while wearing braces.

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How Do I Know I Need Braces?

03/17/2020

In a world where there are so many options available, why choose braces? Luckily, our orthodontists, Drs. Strunk, Dana, and Snyder have made it easy to know why selecting traditional braces is your best choice.

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Brushing Your Teeth with Braces

10/31/2019

At Pedodontics, P.C., we believe everyone deserves a healthy smile. That's why we're committed to helping our patients achieve one by providing high-quality dental treatment as well as orthodontic treatment like traditional metal braces. But in addition to in-office treatment, how you care for your teeth at home is fundamental to your orthodontic success, and part of that is using the proper technique for brushing with braces.

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Braces vs. Invisalign

04/29/2019

There are more orthodontic options than ever today! At Pedodontics in Omaha, NE, you have the choice of braces or Invisalign to straighten your teeth and correct your smile. Both treatment options are an excellent orthodontic choice and, it really comes down to which you prefer and why. Our orthodontist, Dr. Lisa Strunk, and friendly staff will help you choose the best and most appropriate option for you. To do so, we’ve made it even easier. To assist all of our patients in Omaha, NE, we’ve put together a comprehensive pro-con list for braces and Invisalign. Choosing an orthodontic option has never been easier!

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Should I Brush Or Floss First?

01/08/2019

Omaha orthodontists and dentists everywhere will give impassioned speeches imploring their braces patients to floss around their braces every day. Too much research confirms the advantages of taking the time to floss as a strategy for avoiding plaque build up which can lead to tooth decay - an act made even more critical for patients with braces. And brushing at least twice a day is a standard for any oral hygiene program. But have you ever wondered if you should floss or brush first? Does it matter? What are the advantages of one over the other? Our exceptional doctors at Pedodontics P.S. offer some food for thought on this question.

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5 Tips For a Smile-Healthy Thanksgiving

11/19/2018

Thanksgiving Dinner is legendary for being the one meal Americans looks forward to all year long. Just thinking about it, you can almost smell the array of foods lining the table — turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, sweet potatoes, green beans, pumpkin pie — the list goes on. But what do you do if you happen to be in the midst of a braces treatment on this delicious American holiday? Well, we have some good news and some bad news for you: The bad news is, you will unfortunately need to avoid certain food items until your braces treatment has completed. The good news, however, is that there is still a wide variety of Thanksgiving options available to you! As your trusted provider of orthodontics, Omaha, NE favorite Pedontics P.C. is here to help you navigate the food table this holiday season. Continue reading to learn 5 helpful tips to have a smile-healthy Thanksgiving this year!

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Back to School with Braces

09/03/2018

If you’re one of the many who got braces over the summer, or you’re a parent who’s getting ready to send their kids back to school with their brand new braces, it may seem like going back to school is going to be the same as it always has been. However, braces come with a bunch of lifestyle changes that you’re going to need to keep in mind as school starts up again. From oral hygiene to diet, a smile with braces needs some extra attention to ensure that it’s nothing less than perfect when those brackets and wires finally come off in time. To make sure that you’re prepared to go back to school with braces, check out these helpful tips from your local Omaha, NE pediatric orthodontic experts here at Pedodontics, P.C.

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The Best (and Worst) Things About Having Braces

06/04/2018

At Pedodontics, P.C., we're proud to help families throughout the greater Omaha area achieve beautiful new smiles through quality pediatric dental and orthodontic treatment. If you've been considering improving your smile through braces, we're excited for you – but there are a few things you should know before starting treatment. Here are a few of the biggest pros and cons of having braces!

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How Young Is Too Young for Braces?

04/17/2018

At Pedodontics, P.C., we've helped patients of all ages throughout the greater Omaha, NE area achieve healthy, beautiful smiles through orthodontic treatment. Sometimes, the best way to create a great smile is to start the process early – but if you're like most parents, you're not sure just how early that should be. If you've been wondering if your child is too young for braces and when you should bring them to the orthodontist, we can help.

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What's the Best Toothbrush for Oral Health?

03/01/2018

We get a lot of questions from patients about how to keep their teeth clean, and one of the most common subjects is how to pick the "best" toothbrush for oral health. We love this question, as it shows a proactive mindset towards oral health—something that's great for healthy teeth and a healthy smile. Although you can use just about any toothbrush to keep your teeth clean and healthy, we’ve compiled a few of our favorites to help you find the right toothbrush for you.

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Orthodontic Resolutions for 2018

01/23/2018

blogJan2018 As your orthodontist and children’s dentist in Omaha, NE, we at Pedodontics, P.C. want to wish you a Happy New Year! Now, if you’re like most people, you’ve probably taken the time to make a few resolutions for 2018. The year may have already started, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t add a resolution or two to that list. After all, no one will know – and it’ll be for a good cause! If you want to make your orthodontic treatment with braces so much smoother for the new year, we recommend considering these following orthodontic and dental resolutions.

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Questions To Ask Your Child’s Orthodontist

09/18/2017

As a parent, you want to make sure that your child has a bright future ahead of them. A healthy smile is an important factor in that bright future, since it will help keep their body healthy by reducing the risks of things like infection, plus the self-confidence that comes with having a set of perfect looking teeth. To achieve this perfect smile, come to the experts at Pedodontic’s P.C., since we specialize in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics. We’ve helped countless families in Omaha and the surrounding areas, helping shape their kids’ futures by creating healthy, radiant smiles.

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Braces-Friendly Summer Recipes

07/19/2017

Pedodontics, P.C. strives to be your premier choice when it comes to pediatric dental care and orthodontics in Omaha. We provide high quality and personalized orthodontic treatment for all our patients. Whether you need one of our many types of braces or basic dental treatment, we’ll make sure that you get the utmost in care and also the knowledge to make educated decisions about your oral health. If you do need braces, you’ll have to be prepared for a few changes to your lifestyle, namely the foods you can eat. You’ll have to avoid foods that can damage your braces, such as hard and sticky foods. That doesn’t mean that there still aren’t plenty of delicious foods for you to eat though. For your convenience, here are some braces-friendly foods you can make this summer.

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When Will My Child Lose a Tooth?

05/23/2017

Have you been saving up your quarters for the time when the tooth fairy will appear and need your help to leave a little treasure in exchange for that first baby tooth? Or maybe your in-laws have been nagging at you to tie that loose tooth to a string and the other end to a doorknob and yank it out. When it comes to your child losing his or her first baby tooth, the best advice is: patience.

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Hygiene Tips for Braces

03/21/2017

When you’re looking for an orthodontist in or around Omaha, NE, it’s our goal at Pedodontics, P.C. to goabove and beyond in providing all of your orthodontic needs. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive selection of both dental treatments and orthodontic treatments, including several types of braces, in order to guarantee a patient’s healthy smile. If you’re wearing braces (or you’re about to wear braces), you’ll notice that several lifestyle changes will have to be made, including your oral hygiene regimen. Since great oral hygiene is the first and most important step toward a healthy smile, we’d like to give you a few hygiene tips when you’re wearing braces.

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Preparing Your Child for the Orthodontist

01/27/2017

At Pedodontics, P.C., our mission is to help each of our patients develop a healthy, beautiful smile that will last them a lifetime. We are proud to provide premium quality pediatric dental and orthodontic care to patients throughout the Omaha, NE area, and we work hard to make every visit to our office enjoyable. We know that for some children, visiting the orthodontist's office can be an anxiety-inducing experience. We do all we can to make our office environment welcoming and inviting, but as a parent, there are a number of steps you can take to prepare your child for the orthodontist.

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Braces-Friendly Recipes to Enjoy This Thanksgiving

11/21/2016

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and we know that means many of our patients are looking forward to some well-deserved R&R, time spent reconnecting with loved ones, and digging into the delicious foods we all love to enjoy during the Thanksgiving feast. For braces, however, Thanksgiving can pose a serious danger. Many of the foods we love to enjoy on Thanksgiving are hard, sticky, or chock-full of sugars, all of which can damage braces and teeth. To help you celebrate this year's Thanksgiving without damaging your braces, we've put together a couple of Thanksgiving recipes that are sure to delight both tastebuds and orthodontics!

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Teething Information Every Parent Should Know

10/15/2015

Teething refers to the process by which primary or baby teeth emerge through the gums and become visible in a child's mouth. This typically starts when children are between six and nine months old although it can start as early as three months and as late as one year. Many new parents anticipate their baby's first teeth with a combination of excitement and apprehension. Teething is often something that parents celebrate even though it can cause a baby some discomfort.

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