Blog | Patuxent Orthodontics

Can Braces Cause Headaches?

by Dr. Richard Lee | Jun 5, 2023 | Dental Braces, General Orthodontics, Orthodontic Treatments

Alisson once thought that the only headaches she'd have to endure during her orthodontic journey were the ones caused by deciphering her insurance coverage. But little did she know that the real...

What Health Issues Does an Abscessed Tooth Cause?

by Dr. Richard Lee | May 25, 2023 | General Orthodontics, Orthodontic Treatments, tooth sensitivity

Have you been experiencing pain and sensitivity symptoms that don't go away with pain relief medication? Have you noticed a pocket of pus growing around your painful tooth? You cannot put treatment...

Can I Get a Deep Cleaning With Braces?

by Dr. Richard Lee | May 18, 2023 | General Orthodontics, Orthodontic Treatments

Routine dental cleanings are essential for maintaining adequate oral health, but in some cases — especially if you're wearing braces — you have to go one step further. Every patient who's ever worn...

The 4 Stunning Benefits of Interdental Brushes for Braces!

by Dr. Richard Lee | May 11, 2023 | Dental Braces, General Orthodontics

Have you just started wearing orthodontic braces and find it hard to properly brush your teeth? You're not alone. Adequate dental care is a never-ending challenge for patients wearing braces,...

Can I Get Retainers Instead of Braces?

by Dr. Richard Lee | May 4, 2023 | Dental Braces, General Orthodontics, Retainers

Are you dealing with oral health issues only braces can solve? You're not alone. Over 4 million Americans are wearing braces at any time, and almost 50% of the population needs orthodontic treatment...

Braces With Cavities: Is It Possible?

by Dr. Richard Lee | Apr 27, 2023 | General Orthodontics

Tooth cavities are a never-ending concern in our journey toward good oral hygiene. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over half of the American children aged 6 to 8 deal...

How to Keep Your Braces Clean

by Dr. Richard Lee | Apr 20, 2023 | Dental Braces

Whether we like it or not, many of us have, are, or will consider wearing braces at some point in our lives. Around 4 million Americans undertake orthodontic treatment with braces at any point in...

Peg Teeth: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

by Dr. Richard Lee | Apr 13, 2023 | Orthodontic Treatments

They're known as "small teeth," "pointy teeth," "microdontia," or even "Dracula teeth!" Whichever spooky way you've heard them called, peg teeth are a dental condition where one or more teeth appear...

Can I Get Braces With Missing Teeth?

by Dr. Richard Lee | Apr 6, 2023 | Dental Braces

Starting a braces treatment cannot happen overnight. We're so accustomed to associating braces with crooked teeth that we forget the myriad of other factors playing a part in your orthodontic...

Can You Eat Toast With Braces?

by Dr. Richard Lee | Mar 30, 2023 | General Orthodontics

There can be no breakfast without some of the iconic foods we've grown accustomed to since childhood: a few slices of toast with melted butter, crunchy bacon, and a big glass of orange juice....