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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…

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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…