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The Shocking Truth: Why Biting Aluminum Foil Hurts Your Teeth

Have you ever accidentally chewed on aluminum foil, only to experience an immediate, sharp pain in your mouth? You’re not alone! It’s an unusual question, but one that we hear often: “why does biting aluminum foil hurt so bad?” The pain you felt is from called galvanic shock, and as you may already know, the…

Young girl shows off her smile with braces holding books in front of a school locker. Other children are in the background.

School Pictures Are Coming! Should You Smile with Braces?

It’s a new school year, and you’ve got a whole new smile – thanks to your braces. Now the big question: Should you smile with braces in your school pictures? The answer is: Absolutely! Never miss a chance to show off your great smile! Trust us – whether or not you think your school pictures…

Start Your Cleveland Summer Off with a Beautiful Smile!

Wondering what to do in Cleveland this summer? There’s so shortage of fun events, especially during the summer festival season. From the Hessler Street Fair to the Labor Day Oktoberfest, Cleveland is an exciting place to be this season, and Dr. Andy can make your summer even better with a beautiful smile through orthodontics! Finding…

Smiling Girl Wearing Braces

Top 5 Perks of Wearing Braces

Getting braces as a young adult is a new experience and like all new things, it can be scary for some people. You may have to adjust your eating and brushing habits, and yes, braces will temporarily change your appearance, but there a lot of things to love about wearing braces! Which Perk of Wearing…