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Father with son drinking through a straw from a plastic cup.

Drinking with a Straw to Protect Your Teeth & Braces

Keeping your teeth healthy and white takes a lot of work. From daily brushing and flossing to avoiding foods that can negatively impact your dental health, you take a lot of steps to earn your healthy smile. Especially if you have braces, it’s important to take good care of your mouth to prevent decay and…

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Young woman smiling with metal braces on her teeth

5 Myths & Fun Facts About Braces

When you think of “fun,” braces may not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, like any invention, braces have an interesting history that spans the ages. Even in just the last few decades, new developments in technology have changed orthodontic braces forever. Check out some of the most interesting facts about braces,…

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Woman putting orthodontic clear braces on her teeth

Learn the Pros and Cons of Alternative Types of Braces

Finding out that you need braces likely isn’t at the top of anyone’s wish list. Despite the health and cosmetic benefits of braces, they tend to get a bad reputation. When you think about braces, you probably think of the classic metal design. But did you know there are several types of braces available to…

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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…

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