Shayne Guffey, DMD
Dentist
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Co-authored Articles (12)
How to
Connect a Rubber Band to Your Braces
If you have braces on your teeth, you may also be prescribed elastic rubber bands to help with the straightening of your teeth.. 18 October 2022. Rubber bands are fairly easy to put in with a little patience, but adjusti...
How to
Apply Denture Adhesive
Research suggests that you shouldn't need a denture adhesive if your dentures are properly fitted. However, it's totally normal to need an adhesive if you've had your dentures for a long time since your jaw will naturall...
How to
Remove a Swallowed Tooth
As unlikely as it may seem, there may come a time when you’ve noticed a loose tooth, and while eating dinner one evening, before you realize it, it’s come out- and you’ve swallowed it right down with a bite of broc...
How to Stay Comfortable with Twin Block Braces
Everything you need to know about living with twin block braces Twin block braces are removable orthodontic appliances that help to correct jaw alignment. Like all orthodontic appliances, they can be uncomfortable at fir...
How to
Put Invisalign Back in if You Haven't Worn Them for a Long Time
Life happens. Despite your best intentions, you might have missed out on wearing your invisalign alignment trays for a while. You should always check with your dentist or invisalign provider if you have gotten off of you...
How to
Deal With a Palate Expander
Dealing with a palate expander--whether it is yours or your child's--can be made easier with gentle modifications to diet, oral hygiene, and schedule. Technically called a Rapid Palatal Expander, these small devices are ...
How to
Turn an Expander
Turning an expander, which is used to widen your jaw, can seem intimidating if it's your first time.. 18 October 2022. Luckily, the key that comes with your expander makes it super easy to do. Fit the key inside the hole...
How to Brighten Your Teeth with a Whitening Pen
Remedy yellow teeth with a simple daily application Despite what magazines and movies might lead you to believe, countless people deal with yellow teeth on a daily basis. While laser-whitening treatments and other profes...
How to
Talk With a Retainer
If you have just gotten a retainer to help fix a dental issue, you may notice one particularly challenging side effect: you have difficulties talking with the retainer in your mouth. This is a common issue for many indiv...
What to Expect When You Get Your Braces Removed
After a long and maybe arduous period of time wearing your braces, you are now nearing the moment of truth. Your orthodontist has told you that they will be removing your braces during your next visit. To prepare for thi...
How to
Temporarily Fix a Loose Wire on Your Braces
If you have braces, you'll probably have a wire come loose at some point. Braces wires most commonly come loose soon after the braces are placed. Whatever the cause, a loose wire is rarely something to panic about. In mo...
How to
Deal with Braces at School
Braces- they're notorious for being uncomfortable, painful, and unstylish. Over 4 million people in the U.S. get braces due to teeth misalignment. Getting braces is a relatively common thing, but orthodontists have be...
