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What Happens When You Have an Underbite?

No matter how well you take care of your teeth, there are certain dental problems that are caused by genetics and there’s nothing you can do to prevent them. An underbite is one of those issues. However, just because you can’t prevent an underbite does not mean that you need...

June 12, 2018 Common Dental Issues & Procedures, Orthodontics, Braces, & Invisalign
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What is the Best Age for Braces?

One question that many people, especially parents, face is at what is the best age for braces? Get them too early and further treatment might be required later in life; get them too late and they may need to be worn for a longer period of time or cause additional...

October 12, 2017 Orthodontics, Braces, & Invisalign
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Help! I Swallowed My Braces Bracket

“Help! I swallowed my braces bracket.” Not something you hear everyday, but a concern that we hear from many people when they start their orthodontic treatment.   You may have even seen the recent story about a woman in Australia who had a piece of orthodontic wire removed from her intestine...

September 12, 2017 Orthodontics, Braces, & Invisalign
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Crossbite Correction and Treatment Options

If you are like most people you may not have a full understanding of what a crossbite is until you or a family member is diagnosed with one. Basically, there are two types of crossbites and both of them can lead to jaw pain, TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction), and other...

May 2, 2017 Common Dental Issues & Procedures, Orthodontics, Braces, & Invisalign
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Ideas to Help Your Kids Enjoy Braces

4 Fun & Practical Ways to Help Your Kids Enjoy Braces If you are like most parents, chances are your kids may need some type of orthodontic treatment over the course of their childhood, tween, or teenage years. Many kids struggle with all types of childhood and teenage angst and...

January 18, 2017 Orthodontics, Braces, & Invisalign
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What to Do on Your Last Day Before Braces?

5 Things to Do on Your Last Day Before Braces If you are about to get braces, you are likely excited. After all, it means you are finally going to get the beautiful, straight smile you want and need. Not only are your teeth going to be straighter, you are...

January 3, 2017 Orthodontics, Braces, & Invisalign
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10 Recommendations for Reducing Braces Pain

The decision to invest in braces is an important one. In the end, it will result in a beautiful, healthy smile. However, along the way you may experience some uncomfortable times, especially after having your brace’s wires adjusted. The good news is that braces pain is typically temporary and can...

November 29, 2016 Orthodontics, Braces, & Invisalign
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3 Tips For “How to Get My Braces Off Faster?”

The most common question asked by people wearing braces is usually, “How do I get my braces off faster?” This is an understandable concern and we can certainly sympathize. While braces are commonly used to realign and straighten teeth, treatment times can take anywhere from a few months to a few years.

October 3, 2016 Orthodontics, Braces, & Invisalign
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5 Tips for Going Back to School with Braces

Going back to school is an exciting time for most kids. However,  it can be a stressful time for students that recently got their braces. In addition to wondering what other students are going to think and say about them, students going back to school with braces also have to...

September 20, 2016 Orthodontics, Braces, & Invisalign
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Keeping Teeth Straight After Braces – How to Maintain Orthodontic Treatment

It’s here – the big day you or your child have been waiting for. It’s on your calendar: BRACES OFF! Many people make plans to celebrate or do something special to mark the occasion of the day you get your braces off. You come in to the office for your debonding appointment. And like magic, your teeth are perfectly smooth.

July 6, 2016 Orthodontics, Braces, & Invisalign
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