Once you lose all your baby teeth, your set of permanent teeth grow in. Then, you’re done—that’s all the teeth you get for the rest of your life. In order for them to last an entire lifetime, you need to take good care of them. But how? What are some ways to help you maintain your oral health in the long term? Here are four healthy oral habits from your dentist in Rochester that can keep your smile healthy and happy for years to come.

You’ve dreamed of a straighter smile for years, and since you never got braces when you were younger, you begin to toy with the thought of what they would look like on you. The only problem is that traditional braces seem way too expensive! While googling braces, you may have seen the new trend of DIY braces, and they don’t look that bad! Why not try them out just to see if they work? Well, your dentist may not be able to fix the damage that DIY braces will inevitably cause your oral health. Read on for a list of consequences from giving yourself braces.