Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

All of us here at Bluegrass Orthodontics have been truly blessed this year. We have had some new additions to our Bluegrass Orthodontic family. Heather, one of our assistants welcomed a new baby boy in October and Angelia, one of our treatment coordinators got married in October. It was a busy month in October around here!


We have also been blessed by our other orthodontic family, our patients. We are so grateful to have such a wonderful group of patients and every day we thank that they are part of our Bluegrass Orthodontic family. During this time of year we especially would like to say thank you for all you.

From all of us at Bluegrass Orthodontics we’d like to wish our families, friends, co-workers, and our extended family, our patients, a very Merry Christmas and all the best in the New Year!!

Why is Fluoride So Important?

Fluoride protection against tooth decay is needed throughout life.  However, while you are wearing braces, it is much harder to keep your teeth clean.  This can result in higher than normal amounts of plaque accumulation, which can cause cavities.

Using a fluoride toothpaste after each meal or at least twice a day is one of the most proven ways to help you stay decay free.  Fluoride makes teeth more resistant to the acids produced after eating or drinking and replaces minerals that are lost in the early stages of tooth decay.

Place a small amount of PreviDent on your toothbrush and brush as normal. When finished brushing expel the remaining out, but do not rinse with water.  The fluoride needs to stay on your teeth in order for the active ingredient to work, therefore, no eating or drinking for 30 minutes afterward.  For this reason, we recommend our patients brush with the PreviDent at night instead of their regular toothpaste.

Because your risk of tooth decay may be higher while you are wearing braces, we provide our patients with their first bottle of PreviDent 5000 Booster Fluoride at their initial banding. However, due to PreviDent 5000 Booster having over 4.5 times the fluoride protection than your everyday over-the-counter toothpaste, it is a prescription only. If you find you have run out of your first tube, let us know and we will give you a prescription.

With great brushing habits and the help of extra fluoride we are hoping to help all of our patients, friends, family, and future patients to a healthier, and happier smile.