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Are Ceramic Braces Right for You?

Getting braces as an adult can be an emotional decision. How will my family and friends react? Will this affect my professional life? Are braces necessary for a perfect smile? These are just some of the questions that you might be pondering. But, the good news is that there are many options now for adults…

Three Fun Apps That Will Make You Love Your Braces

Are you among the parents who want wearing braces to be fun for their kids? Well, nowadays it seems like there’s an app for just about everything, and that includes braces apps. Check out these apps recommended by Dr. Andy in Parma, OH (just outside of Cleveland). Your child will thank you for it. BracesHelp…

The History of Tooth Crowding

According to the American Journal of Physical Anthropology, researchers recently discovered a certain hunter-gatherer population near the eastern Anatolia region and found that the structure of jaw bones in human populations changes over time. Upon examination, these hunter-gatherers’ mouths revealed proper alignment between the lower jaw and teeth. Researchers then compared this to a transitional…

Braces Myths Debunked

Top 5 Braces Myths Busted

There’s a lot of disinformation floating around out there about braces. Do braces cause metal detectors to go off at the airport? No. Will you get hit by lightning if you open your mouth during a thunderstorm? Of course not. If you kiss another person who has braces, will they lock together? That only happens…