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If you or your child has braces, then you might be counting down the days until they come off. You may even have the day marked on your calendar! After months of staying away from certain foods and brushing and flossing excessively, you definitely deserve a break. But once braces come off, the work isn’t finished - you need to maintain all that work so that your teeth stay straight. How Do Retainers Work? Your orthodontist will most likely recommend a retainer to help keep your teeth straight … [Read more...] about Keeping Teeth Straight After Braces

Many people put an emphasis on seeing a doctor on a regular basis, but we often forget about the dentist. Dental appointments aren’t just for teeth cleaning and whitening! When you go in for a checkup at the dentist, he or she is looking at the abnormalities in your mouth or other signs of disease. Only half of the adults in the United States have seen a dentist in the last two years according the American Dental Association. It’s fair to say it’s because people don’t understand the importance … [Read more...] about The Importance of Dental Health Checkups

Many people might not understand exactly what a crossbite is; you may just know that your smile isn’t as perfect as you’d like it to be. Crossbites can not only lead to embarrassment, but also jaw pain and receding gums. No one wants to deal with the side effects of crossbite, so it’s best to learn exactly what it is and how it can be treated. What’s a Crossbite? In the simplest terms, a crossbite occurs when your top teeth aren’t aligned in relation to your bottom teeth. The clinical … [Read more...] about Crossbite Correction