Patients who wear braces often suffer from decalcification. This totally avoidable condition has permanent affects, but Farrow Orthodontics, located in Mount Airy PA, is here to help you prevent it. Decalcification is the process by which teeth lose calcium and is the early stages of tooth decay. When teeth are not properly cared for, plaque,…
Is it more effective to floss teeth with a water pick or standard dental floss? Dr. Anthony Farrow of Farrow Orthodontics agrees that standard dental floss is generally considered the most effective tool for cleaning the tight spaces between the teeth. Dr. Farrow recommends using dental floss to scrape up and down the sides of each…
Once you’ve taken the first step in talking with your orthodontist and selected Invisalign as your preferred straightening method, it’s time to learn how to care for your aligners. At Farrow Orthodontics which serves Philadelphia and surrounding areas, we recommend wearing your Invisalign approximately 23 hours a day. The aligners are typically removed when you eat…
Thirty years ago in Mt. Airy, Center City and the surrounding Philadelphia area, metal bands that encircled the whole tooth were common throughout the whole mouth. This made it very unsightly, as a lot of metal was exposed during a smile. Today, with the invention of new materials and procedures, brackets are securely glued onto…
Braces are an investment in your smile. When your teeth reach a desired straightness, you’ll have a beautiful smile, but it’s important to keep it that way! You can accomplish this with a retainer provided by Farrow Orthodontics. A retainer is a small, custom-fit device that reinforces the new position of your teeth after your…
Also known as onchophagia, the habit of nail biting is one of the so-called “nervous habits” that can be triggered by stress, excitement, or boredom. Approximately half of all kids between the ages of ten and 18 in Philadelphia have been nail biters at one time or another. Experts say that about 30 percent of…
Here at Dr. Anthony Farrow’s orthodontic office, we know that there is a direct correlation between your bite and your overall health. When your teeth and jaws are not properly-aligned, it may affect your breathing, speech, and, in extreme cases, even affect the appearance of your face. As a result of malocclusion, also commonly referred…
Did you know that even in ancient times, people wanted to improve the look and function of their smiles? Take a look at the highlights in the evolution of braces. Ancient Times: From Greece to Rome According toThe Angle Orthodontist, Aristotle and Hippocrates first thought about methods for straightening teeth between 400 and 300 BC.…
The office of Dr. Anthony Farrow located in Philadelphia PA understands that after a treatment has been completed, a retainer is very important to maintain the beautiful smile that your orthodontist has helped to provide you with. However, as we all know, it is easy to neglect your retainer. Many people forget to put it…
Everyone will lose baby teeth as children… and then the tooth fairy comes into the picture! As it turns out the US is not the only country that tell tales of the tooth fairy: US -The custom is that the child puts the baby tooth under his/her pillow before going to bed. The tooth fairy comes…