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border_color="" border_style="solid" border_position="all" spacing="yes" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" padding_top="" padding_right="" padding_bottom="" padding_left="" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" center_content="no" last="true" min_height="" hover_type="none" link="" border_sizes_top="" border_sizes_bottom="" border_sizes_left="" border_sizes_right="" first="true"][fusion_text columns="" column_min_width="" column_spacing="" rule_style="" rule_size="" rule_color="" hue="" saturation="" lightness="" alpha="" content_alignment_medium="" content_alignment_small="" content_alignment="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" sticky_display="normal,sticky" class="" id="" margin_top="" margin_right="" margin_bottom="20px" margin_left="" fusion_font_family_text_font="" 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There are several different types of braces to choose from, including: [/fusion_text][fusion_checklist type="icons" icon="fa-check fas" iconcolor="#63b75d" hue="" saturation="" lightness="" alpha="" circle="no" circlecolor="" textcolor="" size="18px" item_padding_top="0px" item_padding_right="" item_padding_bottom="9.7px" item_padding_left="" divider="" divider_color="" odd_row_bgcolor="" even_row_bgcolor="" margin_top="0px" margin_right="0px" margin_bottom="0px" margin_left="0px" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="checklist-custom" id="" parent_dynamic_content=""][fusion_li_item icon="" iconcolor="" hue="" saturation="" lightness="" alpha="" circlecolor=""]Clear braces[/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item icon="" iconcolor="" hue="" saturation="" lightness="" alpha="" circlecolor=""]Ceramic braces[/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item icon="" iconcolor="" hue="" saturation="" lightness="" alpha="" circlecolor=""]Lingual braces[/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item icon="" iconcolor="" hue="" saturation="" lightness="" alpha="" circlecolor=""] Self-ligating braces [/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item icon="" iconcolor="" hue="" saturation="" lightness="" alpha="" circlecolor=""]Invisible braces[/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item icon="" iconcolor="" hue="" saturation="" lightness="" alpha="" circlecolor=""]Traditional metal braces[/fusion_li_item][/fusion_checklist][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

How can I take care of my teeth if I'm wearing braces or a retainer?

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border_color="" border_style="solid" border_position="all" spacing="yes" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" padding_top="" padding_right="" padding_bottom="" padding_left="" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" center_content="no" last="true" min_height="" hover_type="none" link="" border_sizes_top="" border_sizes_bottom="" border_sizes_left="" border_sizes_right="" first="true"][fusion_checklist type="icons" icon="fa-check fas" iconcolor="#63b75d" hue="" saturation="" lightness="" alpha="" circle="no" circlecolor="" textcolor="" size="18px" item_padding_top="0px" item_padding_right="" item_padding_bottom="9.7px" item_padding_left="" divider="" divider_color="" odd_row_bgcolor="" even_row_bgcolor="" margin_top="0px" margin_right="0px" margin_bottom="0px" margin_left="0px" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="checklist-custom" id="" parent_dynamic_content=""][fusion_li_item icon="" iconcolor="" hue="" saturation="" lightness="" alpha="" circlecolor=""] ALWAYS remember to brush your teeth after every meal and floss at least once a day. [/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item icon="" iconcolor="" hue="" saturation="" lightness="" alpha="" circlecolor=""] Make sure to use toothpaste that contains fluoride, and ask your orthodontist or family dentist if you need a fluoride rinse. This will help prevent cavities! [/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item icon="" iconcolor="" hue="" saturation="" lightness="" alpha="" circlecolor=""] If you take out your retainer to eat, make sure you brush your teeth, floss, and remember to keep it safe in its container so that it does not get lost or broken. [/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item icon="" iconcolor="" hue="" saturation="" lightness="" alpha="" circlecolor=""]Keep your retainer clean, too, by brushing it gently with a toothbrush and toothpaste. You may also soak it in denture cleaner as instructed by your orthodontist. Do not put your retainer in boiling water or in the dishwasher.[/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item icon="" iconcolor="" hue="" saturation="" lightness="" alpha="" circlecolor=""] During your treatment, try to avoid foods with a lot of sugar, which increases the amount of bacteria that grows in your mouth, causing more plaque and possibly cavities. [/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item icon="" iconcolor="" hue="" saturation="" lightness="" alpha="" circlecolor=""] Avoid sticky and chewy foods (caramel, chewing gum, gummy bears), hard foods (hard candy, nuts, ice cubes), or any foods that could possibly get stuck in your braces (corn on the cob, soft bagels, ribs, taffy, etc.). [/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item icon="" iconcolor="" hue="" saturation="" lightness="" alpha="" circlecolor=""] Be sure to schedule your routine checkups with your family dentist. It is recommended that you continue to visit the dentist every six months. 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What's the best age to visit the orthodontist?

If you want to improve the look and feel of your smile, then any age can be a great age to see the orthodontist. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children first visit an orthodontist around the age of seven; however, orthodontic treatment is not exclusive to children and teens, with about one in every five orthodontic patients being over the age of 21. Whether you're considering treatment for yourself or for a child, any time is a good time to visit the orthodontist.

What is an orthodontist?

An orthodontist is a dental specialist who has received two to three years of additional training and experience. Your orthodontist is able to straighten teeth, correct misaligned jaw structure, and improve the function of your smile.

What is orthodontics?

Orthodontics (also referred to as dentofacial orthopedics) is a specialized form of dentistry focusing on the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of dental and facial abnormalities.

FAQs

What are braces?
Braces are used by your orthodontist to help you improve the look and feel of your smile. There are several different types of braces to choose from, including: Clear braces Ceramic braces Lingual braces [...]
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How can I take care of my teeth if I’m wearing braces or a retainer?
ALWAYS remember to brush your teeth after every meal and floss at least once a day. Make sure to use toothpaste that contains fluoride, and ask your orthodontist or family dentist if you [...]
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What’s the best age to visit the orthodontist?
If you want to improve the look and feel of your smile, then any age can be a great age to see the orthodontist. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children first visit an [...]
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What is an orthodontist?
An orthodontist is a dental specialist who has received two to three years of additional training and experience. Your orthodontist is able to straighten teeth, correct misaligned jaw structure, and improve the function of your [...]
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What is orthodontics?
Orthodontics (also referred to as dentofacial orthopedics) is a specialized form of dentistry focusing on the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of dental and facial abnormalities.
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What Our Patients Say

Tom Ladky

16:10 14 Nov 24

In and out quickly and ahead of schedule. Whole team at Arbit is fantastic.

Jena Sanford

23:29 12 Nov 24

Everyone is super nice in the office. My son and daughter has been treated and they teeth look amazing

Earnell

01:01 31 Oct 24

One of the friendliest, professional office environments anywhere. The staff is very warm and caring. And their service is "Simply the Best!"

Mark Meyer

13:43 24 Oct 24

Dr. Arbit is now working with another son. Throughout the visit, he made him laugh, feel comfortable, and explained what was happening in a way that a nine-year-old could understand. He answered questions, and made him look forward to having an expander. The work is excellent, and I always recommend to other parents for them to take their kids to Dr. Arbit.

Jeffrey Koenig

15:57 16 Oct 24

I went to Dr. Arbit for a checkup after having my teeth straightened with braces by his team as a child. He is kind, thoughtful, and knowledgeable about dentistry and teeth. Turns out you should consider toothpaste with fluoride. I would not hesitate to recommend him to friends and family for their braces. 5/5

Valerie Miller

23:24 25 Sep 24

I cannot recommend Dr. Arbit and his team enough. We moved to WI with my daughter in active ortho. I have been a dental professional for many years so it was very important to me that she receive exceptional care in our new home state. Dr. Arbit is the only provider in the area using the same system my daughter was using prior to our move. The transition was flawless. My daughter just got her brackets off. Her teeth look beautiful. I would choose Dr. Arbit and team again in a heartbeat.Thank you to all!!!The MillersCedarburg

Laura Kauzlarich

11:01 20 Aug 24

We LOVE Dr. Arbit!!! His office is so welcoming, he is such a kind and knowledgeable man, I would not go anywhere else. I have been seeing Dr. Arbit for myself and my children for over 14 years. I drive hours for each visit and I wouldn’t change a thing. Not only is the service reasonable, but also innovative! Dr. Arbit truly cares about his patients and their health; so many orthodontics are very aggressive and Dr. Arbit offers a light hand with better results. If you haven’t made an appointment, or if you’re not sure, they offer free consulting and the quality is unbeatable. Also, they have free arcade games to keep you occupied, it’s pretty awesome.

Katherine Kautzer

12:20 16 Jul 24

Dr. Arbit and his team are always attentive to our needs, going beyond standard care to ensure patients of all ages are given the best possible care. His team has been able to make the most complex, daunting orthodontic issues (to a parent), seem simple to solve. The team takes care to explain things to us and we would not trust anyone else to help!!

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