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Food for Kids with Braces: The Holiday Naughty and Nice List

The holiday season is here again, and so are those wonderful holiday treats! But holiday food for kids with braces can be tricky and when you wear braces, many of the seasonal favorites are on the “naughty” list – off limits – until your braces come off and you’re ready to reveal that beautiful smile. When deciding which holiday foods…

Teeth Grinding & Stress Can Damage Teeth, but Braces Can Help!

Sometimes, you just can’t get away from stress. And if you’re able to manage it during the day, it can rear its ugly head at night. Having trouble sleeping, or experiencing unpleasant dreams when you finally do get to sleep, are two common ways stress manifests itself at night. But another sleep-related symptom of stress…

Top 5 Apps for Braces

There seems to be an app for almost everything these days, including orthodontics. Whether you’re looking for information about your braces, want to get reminders about wearing your bands, or you just want to have some fun seeing how you (and your friends) would look with braces, you can find an app for that! There…

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…