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Dr. Diehl will tell you that keeping your teeth clean is more important than ever when you have braces. Food bits have more spots than usual to hide in your mouth, so you must be diligent in order to avoid bad breath, swollen gums, discolored teeth and cavities. If you remove plaque regularly during treatment, you'll experience better results and possibly reduce your treatment time.

Here is a very concise video explaining the proper way to floss your teeth with braces. Give Diehl Orthodontics a call if you have more questions about flossing. Enjoy!

Are you brushing and flossing daily during your orthodontic treatment? If yes, that’s great! But, don’t forget that it’s also important for you to visit your general dentist every 3-to-6 months in addition to brushing your teeth and flossing (and visiting our office, of course). Since April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Diehl would like to remind patients about the importance of maintaining good oral health, especially during orthodontic treatment.

The fact is, every hour of every day in the U.S., someone dies of oral cancer, which is the sixth-most common diagnosed form of the disease. The five-year survival rate is only 50 percent. Oral cancer is one of the few cancers whose survival rate has not improved because it is often diagnosed very late.

Your general dentist can check for problems that might not be seen or felt, detect cavities and early signs of decay, treat oral health problems early and show you how to properly brush and floss your teeth. If you have not been to the dentist in the last six months, let us know during your next visit and we will provide a few great references in the Redlands, CA area!

At Diehl Orthodontics we work with all kinds of smiles! Our mission is to provide a warm, welcoming environment where our patients receive excellence in orthodontic care through personal service.

And speaking of smiling, in a new poll conducted by Glamour Magazine, people were asked, “If you had to pick between having perfect teeth, eyesight or hair, which would you choose?

Well, 44 percent of folks out there are choosing teeth! In addition, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, or AACD, conducted a study and found that 99.7 percent of those polled believed a smile is an important social asset. Respondents said straightness, whiteness, cleanliness, as well as the sincerity and sparkle of a person’s smile were all important factors not only socially, but career-wise as well.

We understand that choosing to receive orthodontic care can be a big decision with lifelong benefits. If you are considering orthodontic treatment, we invite you to schedule a complimentary initial orthodontic consultation to find out if orthodontics is right for you.

Dr. Diehl and team love getting patient reviews. And lately, Diehl Orthodontics, serving Redlands, CA and surrounding communities, has been getting some pretty great patient testimonials. We thought we'd share one with you today!

"Usually, choosing a dentist or an orthodontist proves to be a difficult task. Dr. Byron Diehl and his exceptional staff made my decision so easy! From the moment you enter the jungle-themed reception area and experience the friendliness of the courteous, professional, highly skilled and trained staff, you know your experience will be outstanding. Dr. Diehl is careful to establish a comprehensive treatment plan that can be easily accomplished with the best results possible. His dedication and attentiveness to his patients is unsurpassed. And, he works hard to make his service affordable to everyone. It has been a joy for both my 9-year-old and myself to be included on his patient list. You will not be disappointed!"
-Laura S.