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Teenage girl enjoying the summer while making a funny expression to show her braces.

Surviving a Strongsville Summer with Braces

Dr. Andrew W. Skorobatckyj (Dr. Andy) has been your Strongsville orthodontist for more than 10 years and knows how active a Mustang’s summer can be. Even so, he often recommends summer as the best time to get braces; you don’t have to worry about missing school and it allows plenty of time to develop a…

How to Tell if Your Child or Teen Follows the DIY Braces Trend

A bizarre trend has surfaced online, and it has dentists and parents alike alarmed: homemade braces. While it’s unclear how this trend began, it’s been picking up steam as of late and putting children and teens at risk. We’ve compiled the information you need to teach your children about the very real dangers of the trend…

Three Reasons to be Thankful for Your Braces

Three Reasons to be Thankful for Your Braces With the holiday season in full swing, it’s important to reflect on the past year and take stock of all the positive things in your life. Supportive friends and family, being passionate about school or work, and finding great hobbies that lift your spirits are all amazing…

Rock Your Braces This Halloween with Two Fun Costume Ideas

Wearing braces can be a bummer, but Halloween is a great time to take advantage of the situation.  There are a lot of cool ideas for Halloween costumes with braces out there where you can show off your individuality without breaking the bank. Tap into your inner designer! Creating your own Halloween costume is not…