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How to Avoid Delays During Your Orthodontic Treatment
Our patients at Zaidi Orthodontics hate the thought of delaying their treatments and often ask us what they can do in between their adjustment visits to help. Today, Dr. Sheeba Zaidi and our team thought we would provide some tips on how you can stay on track in regards to…
How do braces move my teeth?
Great question! Tooth movement is your body’s natural response to light pressure applied by braces over a period of time (usually two years). Braces work by using brackets that are glued onto your teeth; these brackets have small slots, and that is where Dr. Sheeba Zaidi and our team insert…
Dental X-rays: The Inside Story
We’re all friends here, so if you sometimes feel a bit nervous before your orthodontic appointments, no judging! Ask us about any worries you might have. We are happy to explain procedures, equipment, and your orthodontic options so you know exactly what is going on during treatment. And if X-rays…
Adults and Braces
Nowadays, many adults are taking advantage of getting straighter teeth with braces. Dr. Sheeba Zaidi and our team love to help patients create the dazzling, confident smile they’ve always wanted. Our adult patients usually fall into two categories: some had braces in the past but didn’t wear their retainers, while…
Five Braces-Friendly Dinner Recipes
Did you know that more than four million children throughout the US and Canada have braces? At Zaidi Orthodontics, Dr. Sheeba Zaidi and our staff know that kids can be picky and meticulous eaters. If cooking for children without braces is difficult, preparing meals for children with braces is especially…
Emergency Care for Orthodontics
It’s vital to understand the difference between an orthodontic emergency and minor orthodontic issues. Minor issues can be handled the next day, or at your next scheduled appointment. When a real orthodontic emergency occurs, however, you will need to see a doctor immediately. Emergencies can include injuries to your teeth,…
What was your favorite part of summer?
It’s the end of summer, and fall is just around the corner. Soon the temperatures will cool down, the leaves will start to change, and Dr. Sheeba Zaidi and our team at Zaidi Orthodontics are sure that you’ll soon be thinking about Halloween costumes and Thanksgiving plans in no time.…
Summer Smiles
The “Back to School” ads are out already? Halloween candy’s showing up in stores? Just a minute—summer isn’t quite over yet! While the days are still sunny and warm, let’s look at a few cool ways to keep your smile bright with some healthy dental options: Healthy Drinks Hot summer…
Celebrate Labor Day by Getting Away
Labor Day honors the contributions that workers have made to this country, and for many Americans, the holiday is a great time to relax at home with family and friends. But there are quite a few people who celebrate the holiday by getting out of town, with an estimated 33…
Labor Day: Our favorite holiday to rest!
Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is honoring the country’s workers and their contributions to the strength of our country as a whole. How Labor Day Started There…