Getting Used to Your New Braces
Although the procedure of having braces put on your teeth is painless, everything is going to feel a bit different once those brackets...
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Clearing up the Confusion about Spacers
Part of your orthodontic treatment plan may include having spacers before or during braces. Learn more about why spacers are needed, what to...
The Importance of Flossing with Braces
Getting braces is a major event -- and many patients may tend to slack off on their usual oral care routines because of...
Safe Candy for Braces
Halloween is probably the worst holiday to celebrate if you happen to have braces. Everywhere you go, it seems like there are jars,...
Scary Stories: What Prolongs Treatment
Gather around while we tell you a spooky tale about the individual who didn’t listen to the orthodontist’s instructions and ended up having...
Avoiding Stains on Your Clear Ceramic Braces
When going over your choices for orthodontic treatment, it may seem as if clear ceramic braces are the obvious way to go for...
The Scary Results of Neglecting Your Retainers
After undergoing months of intensive orthodontic treatment to improve your smile, you tend to walk out of the final appointment extremely committed to...
What Do Orthodontic Elastics Do?
Orthodontic elastics, the tiny rubber bands that you use on your braces, are an important component of teeth straightening with braces, as well...
Tips for Getting Your Braces off Sooner
One of the first questions people ask when they get braces is, “How long will I have my braces?” Dental braces straighten...
4 Ways to Get the Most of Your Treatment
Orthodontic treatment is a big investment, both in time and money. Whether you are about to get braces or you already have them,...