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3 Tips for Going Back to School with Braces

Summer is sadly over, and it is time to get the kids back to school. Summer holidays are the most ideal and convenient time to get your child’s teeth straightened out. The beginning of a new school year can be both exciting and nerve-wracking for students, parents, and teachers. This can be even more overwhelming if you return

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How to Take Care of Your Retainer

Your orthodontic care does not end when the aligners are removed. Retainers are essential to stabilizing your new tooth arrangement. The braces or aligners force the teeth to return to the mouth, which involves the absorption of bones at the back of the oral cavity. To maintain your new look, you must use the retainers for a period

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Are Braces Right for Me?

Are Braces Right for Me?

About three out of four people could benefit from braces, but not everyone opts for this corrective dental intervention. This is unfortunate since the benefits of braces can be dramatic and last a lifetime. Every person’s mouth and every set of teeth are different. So it stands to reason that sometimes, a person’s teeth don’t come in right,

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Dental Wax: Your Sidekick in Living with Braces

Ah, braces. A necessary pain. Braces can be uncomfortable at times, but luckily, that is exactly what dental wax is for. Like a knight in pearly-white armor, dental wax is here to save the day! What is Dental Wax? Dental wax is a natural wax, usually made from beeswax, carnauba, or paraffin that you apply to your braces

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Why Do I Need A Retainer After Braces?

The day you remove your braces is a huge milestone! You can finally eat all those foods that you’ve been wary of during treatment. However, we want to remind you that although your braces are removed, that doesn’t mean your orthodontic treatment has come to an end. Sometimes even after braces, teeth don’t want to stay straight, so

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