Have you ever tried eating your way to a whiter smile? Dr. Anthony Farrow of Farrow Orthodontics in Philadelphia, PA says that you can start whitening your teeth right in the kitchen! Over time, eating crunchy fruits and vegetables can help keep your teeth white. They trigger your mouth to make saliva, which washes away…
3500 BC Back in 3500 BC Egyptians and Babylonians would chew on the ends of sticks until the fibers of the wood formed a brush which was then used to clean their teeth. Subsequently Miswak, branches of the Salvadora persica tree, was discovered. The Salvadora persica branches have healing and antiseptic qualities, and studies show…
Caring for your smile does not stop once the braces come off. In fact, that is just beginning. Retention is a key component of oral care, and Farrow Orthodontics in Philadelphia, PA understands that many people do not realize the true importance of wearing your retainer. Here are a few things we want our patients to keep in mind. Always follow Dr. Farrow’s instructions. Retainers…
With sports in full swing, Dr. Farrow recommend that their patients in Philadelphia, PA wear mouth guards. Mouth Guards are an essential part of many athletes’ sport equipment that protect players’ teeth preventing dental injury. And patients who grind their teeth are also encouraged to wear mouth guards. There are three types of mouth guards: stock mouth guards,…
Everyone’s doing it! It’s the Invisalign® diet! Invisalign® is a more modern approach to straightening teeth, using a series of custom-made aligners for you and only you. These aligner trays are made of smooth, comfortable and virtually invisible plastic that you wear over your teeth. Wearing the aligners will gradually and gently shift your teeth…
Teeth Straightening TOWN Is your smile not as straight as you want it to be? At Farrow Orthadontics in Philidelphia, Dr. Anthony offers a variety of treatments for both children and adults to get the smile that they have always dreamed of. Dr. Anthony offers traditional treatments like metal braces to much more new systems…
In Flourtown adult braces are becoming more common. As an adult in Flourtown, business and social reasons are often the main reasons to improve your smile, so look no further than Farrow Orthodontics, adult braces specialist in Flourtown. At Farrow Orthodontics, we are experts when it comes to adult braces and will talk to you…
Dr. Anthony Farrow of Farrow Orthodontics in Philadelphia encourages all children to seek orthodontic treatment. Early orthodontic treatment is essential in decreasing the chance of other oral-related issues that may occur later in life like crowding of teeth and over-biting. Whether your child/teen is interested in traditional braces, clear braces, or Invisalign, we at Farrow…
While braces play an important part in helping to create a healthy mouth and teeth, you might experience a few side effects while wearing them that are common and can be easily treated. Even with the best of care, braces can cause soreness to your mouth. As your teeth begin to move, it is natural…
Did you know that the second week of August is recognized as National Smile Week? National smile week is the perfect time to show off your sparkling smile from Farrow Orthodontics. But before we can get to celebrate, we want to make sure our patients in Center City PA have picture perfect smiles. Here are…