Make It to Braces-Off Day Without Stains
MANY ORTHODONTIC PATIENTS reach Braces-Off Day only to discover bleached spots on their teeth. These and…
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Can Braces Help With Speech Problems?
WE NEED SEVERAL things working together to be able to speak clearly. Speech disorders can result from impaired hearing, genetics, or a cleft…
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Time for a Lesson in Dental Anatomy!
THERE WON’T BE a pop-quiz later, but we still want our patients to be familiar with the anatomy of their teeth…
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Medieval England Versus Bad Breath
NOT MUCH WAS understood in Medieval England about cavities or gum disease, but they…
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How Do Braces Intersect With Wisdom Teeth?
A MAJOR RITE of passage for many young adults is getting their wisdom teeth out. It’s not…
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Helping Impacted Teeth Find Their Way
EVERY SMILE IS UNIQUE, right down to when the teeth that make them up come in. Some of us get our adult teeth on schedule, some…
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Chewing Ice Is Bad for Our Teeth
WE HEAR A LOT that it’s bad to chew ice. It’s because ice can do a lot of damage to our teeth and gums.
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History Includes Some Odd Teeth Traditions
THERE’S A LOT OF strange stuff buried in the history of dental health and hygiene, but there are a…
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DIY Braces Are Dangerous
SOME DO-IT-YOURSELF projects leave us in awe of the sheer ingenuity and creativity involved. Others…
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Professional Orthodontics Vs. Mail Aligners
ARE MAIL-ORDER aligners worth getting instead of professional orthodontic treatment with an orthodontist? We don’t…
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