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How to Take Care of Your Retainer

Life After Braces: How to Take Care of Your Retainer

First things first, let’s make it clear that the most important thing to remember about your retainer is that you need to wear it! Once you get your braces removed, Dr. Andy will provide you with a retainer that is designed to fit your teeth perfectly. This retainer will keep your teeth from shifting back…

Tooth gap and diastema treatment

What Are My Options for Diastema Treatment?

A diastema is a gap between two or more teeth, often occurring between the two front permanent teeth of kids. This gap typically occurs when the size of the teeth don’t match up with the size of the jaw, causing the teeth to grow in with a space between them. Thankfully, diastema treatment is available!…

Are braces necessary for medical reasons?

Are Braces Necessary for Medical Reasons?

Braces are an investment in your son or daughter’s smile, and not necessarily an inexpensive one. Many parents ask us if there is a medical reason that make braces necessary, understandably to help justify the cost. Within the field of orthodontics, there is actually a lot of controversy regarding the boundaries between a cosmetic and medical need…

Woman with braces while pregnant

Everything You Need to Know about Getting Braces While Pregnant

So, you’re expecting a baby, congratulations! If you’re considering braces while pregnant, many health professionals will give you a lot of ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ when it comes to your habits and health. In this article, Dr. Andy in Parma, OH (just outside of Cleveland) addresses your orthodontic questions. Dos and Don’ts of Getting Braces While Pregnant With…