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The First Week of Braces
Congratulations! You have braces! You are on your journey to a beautiful smile. Now, how do you get through this first week? The braces...
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Do Braces Hurt?
Right before I place braces on a patient, I sometimes get a wide-eyed look and this question: Is this going to hurt? Getting braces for...
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My Bracket Popped Off!
You have braces, and you are eating a sandwich when suddenly you notice something jiggling on your wire. Looking closely you see that it...
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Parts of Braces
What are the different parts that make up braces? Having braces involves more than just the braces themselves. There are many ‘parts’...
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Braces: Brushing and Flossing
Brushing and flossing is important regardless of orthodontic treatment. However it's important to note that with braces it's advised