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Have you ever eaten with a crooked fork? It feels wrong but you don’t know why.You will finish your meal but you know, with a straight fork, you would have enjoyed it a little bit more.If you have had a crooked tooth your whole life, you might not notice it when you eat.However, many of … Continued
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It’s hard enough being a teenager without having to worry about your teeth. At that age, their mouths are growing incredibly quickly while their teeth work their way into their final positions. A good smile can help soothe some of the other anxieties of growing up. One of the biggest concerns affecting young people’s dental … Continued
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Over 4 million Americans wear braces every year to achieve straighter and healthier teeth. If you are one of the many patients seeking orthodontic treatment, its important to educate yourself on how to take care of your braces. Having braces doesn’t mean you’ll have to give up all the delicious foods you enjoy, and you … Continued
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School is out and summer is finally in full swing! While summer is the perfect time for pool parties, sizzling backyard barbeques, and lounging on Sundays, it’s also the ideal time to consider taking charge of your or your child’s orthodontic treatments. Getting braces can seem like a major hassle but around 45% of all … Continued
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Curses to those that are born with perfectly straight teeth! Alright, I take back the curse but I know I’m not alone in my jealousy. In fact, the AAO estimates that 75 percent of Americans suffer from malocclusion (bad bite) and could benefit from orthodontic treatment. This number isn’t limited to young kids and … Continued
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The terms “lisp” and “tongue thrust” are often used to describe the same thing, but they are different. Lisp refers to a speech disorder and tongue thrust actually refers to a way of swallowing. Here are the differences between a lisp and a tongue thrust, along with the impact each one has on your … Continued
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People often ask what is the best age for braces and chances are you’ve seen a wide variety of people wearing them, from adolescents, to teens and even adults. In the end, your braces are specific to you – as are when you should have them installed. Braces are most often designed for children in their … Continued
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Braces help align teeth by directing them into place as they develop. Before braces can be installed, often the space between certain molars will need to be widened. Orthodontic spacers are used to separate the teeth that are too close together, before braces can be cemented on. These spacers are rubber bands that dentists will … Continued