Dr. Ashley | Braces Tips

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🚨 Parents are saying NO to fluoride in the dental office… but that doesn’t mean kids should leave unprotected. At SOCO, we believe prevention should come with options. That’s why we’re excited to offer RiseWell’s Nano-Hydroxyapatite Varnish—a fluoride-free alternative designed to help support and remineralize teeth while giving families another choice. ✨ Same cake batter flavor kids already love at home ✨ Fluoride-free option ✨ Supports enamel remineralization ✨ Because prevention shouldn’t be all or nothing No judgment. No pressure. Just more ways to protect little smiles. 🦷🤍 Would you choose fluoride or hydroxyapatite for your child? Use our code SOCOPDO for 10% off #Hydroxyapatite #NanoHydroxyapatite #FluorideFree #PediatricDentist #KidsDentist

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Dentist-approved. Mom-approved. As both a dentist and a mom, I’m always looking for simple ways to help lower my kids’ cavity risk — and Povi-One™ 10% Povidone-Iodine from Elevate Oral Care is one of the tools we use. Povi-One is an antimicrobial treatment that helps reduce cavity-causing bacteria in the mouth. It doesn’t remineralize teeth itself, but by helping control the bacterial load, it can be a great addition to a personalized cavity-prevention routine. And yes — this is something I use on my own kids, too. Because cavity prevention isn’t just about brushing harder. It’s about understanding why your child is getting cavities and using the right tools for their risk factors. Want to learn more about Povi-One™️ from Elevate Oral Care®?  Resources: 1. Request a Free, CE eligible Staff Meeting with Elevate Oral Care https://www.elevateoralcare.com/Staff-Meetings 2. Free, CE Webinar Iodine Use in Caries Prevention and Management with Dr. Jeremy Horst Keeper, DDS, PhD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPrkD1w6388 3. Free, CE Webinar Antimicrobial Iodine to Complement Fluoride in Routine Oral Health Care with Dr. Jeremy Horst Keeper, DDS, PhD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLrtPgWnWy0 4. Free, CE Webinar Sequential Treatments in Preventive Dentistry in Preventive Dentistry Research https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KW3bIP2yg8

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Being a Doctor influencer and board Certified Orthodontist actually benefits my patients in more ways then maybe being in a fun video or watching their doctor in TikTok #doctorinfluencer #orthodontist

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No joke. Patients come for Peanut. #officedog #therapydog #kidsdentist

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Reply to @imjust_looking now I have all my recommendations in one spot! #amazonfinds #bracesguide #orthodontist #braces

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9mm of expansion! Look at that palate TRANSFORM. Before ➡️ a high, narrow palatal vault After ➡️ wider and noticeably flatter This is what 9mm of expansion with a Rapid Palatal Expander (RPE) can look like. Orthodontic expansion isn’t just about making room for teeth—we’re changing the shape of the palate during growth and creating a broader foundation for that developing smile. Timing matters. Growth matters. #RapidPalatalExpander #PalatalExpansion #RPE #AirwayOrthodontics #EarlyOrthodontics

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Before we label it as “just ADHD,” I think we need to ask another question: how is this child sleeping and breathing? Sleep-disordered breathing in kids can show up in ways parents may not immediately connect to the airway — difficulty focusing, hyperactivity, behavioral changes, restless sleep, mouth breathing, snoring, and daytime fatigue. That doesn’t mean every child with ADHD has an airway issue, and it doesn’t mean airway treatment replaces an ADHD evaluation. But I do believe sleep and breathing deserve a seat at the table. At SOCO, airway screening is part of how we look at the whole child, not just the teeth. If your child is struggling with focus, sleep, mouth breathing or snoring, it may be worth asking: has anyone evaluated their airway yet? #AirwayOrthodontics #PediatricDentistry #ADHDKids #SleepDisorderedBreathing #MouthBreathing

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A DENTIST reviews the $500 Dyson toothbrush 👀 Dyson CameraJet might be one of the most interesting toothbrush launches I’ve seen in a LONG time. A toothbrush with a built-in camera + AI?! 🤯 But as a dentist, I immediately started thinking… what could make this even better? Imagine if your toothbrush could: ✨ tell you how long and well your child brushed ✨ show you exactly where you’re leaving plaque ✨ monitor your brushing over time ✨ create an oral health report ✨ and—with your permission—send that report directly to your dentist If we’re putting a camera in our mouths twice a day, the possibilities for preventive dentistry are HUGE. @Dyson 👀 if you ever want a dentist involved in brainstorming, testing, collaborating or giving clinical feedback on what comes next… I WILL clear my schedule. 😂@Dyson ☎️ Would you spend $500 on an AI toothbrush with a camera? ⬇️ #Dyson #DysonCameraJet #DysonToothbrush #ElectricToothbrush #ToothbrushReview

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Who said expander turns had to be boring?! We turned treatment into Bingo and challenged our patients to take her expander key on the road. Target ✔️ Starbucks ✔️ Better Buzz Coffee ✔️ Jersey Mike’s ✔️ Because if you have to turn your expander… you might as well make it fun. Where’s the craziest place YOU’VE ever turned your expander?!

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You’ve heard of peptides for your skin… but what about peptides for your teeth? Curodont uses a self-assembling peptide called P11-4 that penetrates early, non-cavitated lesions and creates a scaffold that helps attract calcium and phosphate—supporting remineralization from within the lesion. Translation: for the right early cavity, we may have another tool to help stop progression before it turns into something that needs a filling. Dentistry is getting pretty cool. #Curodont #P114 #Remineralization #EarlyCavities #CavityPrevention

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🏆 EXPANDER BINGO CHAMPION! 🏆 One of our SOCO patients understood the assignment. 🔑 Turn your expander at an amusement park 
🔑 At the store… aka Costco 
🔑 Back-to-school shopping 
🔑 At a coffee shop 
🔑 At the movie theater BINGO! Because expanding that smile doesn’t stop just because you’re out living your best life. We love finding fun ways to keep our kiddos consistent with their treatment—and this patient absolutely crushed the challenge! Who’s going to be our next SOCO Expander Bingo winner?! 👀

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When baby teeth are crowded, it often tells us the jaws don’t have enough room for the larger adult teeth coming in. Instead of waiting until all the permanent teeth erupt, we used a Myobrace to help guide healthier muscle function and support natural jaw development. As the jaws grew, something amazing happened—spacing developed between the baby teeth. Those little gaps are often a sign that more room is being created for the adult teeth and we are improving the airway #airwayorthodontics #myobrace #myofunctionaltherapy #expander #orthodontics