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How to Protect Your Braces During Sports Activities
November 14th, 2012
Proper mouth protection is recommended when you participate in any sports activities. If you wear braces, this protection becomes essential. Injuries to your mouth can not only damage your teeth, but your braces could break and cut open your lip. Full Facial Guards Full facial guards are often used in football and offer protection to [...]
Permanent or Removable Retainers: Which is Right for You?
October 12th, 2012
When the time to remove your braces finally arrives, it is very exciting. Unfortunately, it can be somewhat confusing, too, because you are faced with choosing between two kinds of retainers. Should you go with permanent, removable, or a combination of the two? It is always wise to follow your dentist’s recommendations, but knowing more [...]
October is National Orthodontic Health Month!
October 5th, 2012
Can you believe it’s already October? For those who don’t know, it’s National Orthodontic Health Month. This month-long event is organized by our pals at the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO. Our team realizes that this is a great opportunity for us to raise awareness about the importance of oral hygiene. National Orthodontic Health [...]
Treat yourself to a new smile, no matter what your age!
September 21st, 2012
Did you know one in every five orthodontic patients is an adult? We’re living longer and technology is improving, making orthodontic treatment an appealing and safe option for patients of all ages. As the trend toward treatment later in life grows, we’re seeing braces on parents as well as children – and even adult celebrities [...]
