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Consumer Alert: Considering At-Home Treatment?

  Questions to Consider When Researching Direct-To-Consumer Orthodontic Companies Some online orthodontic companies make their treatment sound so easy. Perhaps you take a selfie and/or an impression of your teeth or get your teeth scanned. Next, you receive aligners in the mail and after so many months – straight teeth! Right? What else is there to think […]

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Smiling children in white polo shirts, showcasing orthodontic braces, promoting dental health and treatment options.

HOW DO BRACES WORK?

    Successful orthodontic treatment depends on three things – pressure, time and cooperation. Braces – a fixed orthodontic appliance typically comprised of brackets, bands and wires – put pressure on teeth to gradually move them into the correct position over time. Patient cooperation is needed by keeping teeth clean, avoiding food items that break the brackets, limiting sugary drinks, visiting the general dentist every 3-6 months

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Three smiling children posing together, with the older boy on the left wearing a black shirt and braces, the younger boy in the center wearing a navy shirt, and the girl on the right in a striped shirt, all showing playful gestures.

An Age Old Question Gets An Updated Answer: Should I Floss or Brush First?

  Is there an ideal sequence for your oral hygiene routine? Well, according to recent studies, yes. Researchers have found that flossing before brushing may be the most efficient for a thorough removal of dental plaque. This sequence was also found to increase fluoride concentration delivered from the toothpaste, which makes your tooth enamel stronger, making it easier to

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