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The Right Dental Floss for Braces

Keeping your teeth and gums healthy is important for everyone, but it’s especially important for those of us with braces. Flossing removes bacteria and plaque that may cause gum disease and cavities, so it’s essential to keep up your daily flossing routine. In this blog post, we will discuss the [...]

Enjoying Thanksgiving with Braces

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, which means pretty soon you will be surrounded by friends, family, and loads of food! Many Americans look forward to the Thanksgiving feast, but if you have braces, there are a few things to consider. We have put together a list of the best [...]

All About Retainers

So you’ve had your braces removed. Unfortunately, this is not the end of your treatment. First, you’ll need to wear a retainer to prevent your teeth from shifting! You’ll need to wear them for as long as it takes for your teeth to settle into a better bite and for [...]

Candies to Avoid with Braces

We love seeing our patients, but don’t want it to be because you popped a bracket or broke a wire while trying to enjoy your Halloween! We know it can be difficult to resist eating some of those delicious candies on the no-eat list. To help you choose treats that [...]