After you spend thousands of dollars and sometimes a number of years wearing orthodontic braces, you expect that you will have the perfect smile when all is said and done. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Sometimes, a patient will experience what is known as decalcification from their braces. These are white spots that…
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If you keep up with soccer (and even if you don’t), you know the name Cristiano Ronaldo. A professional “football” forward, Ronaldo is the captain of his native Portugal’s national team, plays for Real Madrid, and is regarded as one of, if not the best, soccer players in the world. Soccer is a full-body sport…
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Braces require additional responsibility when it comes to maintenance and oral hygiene. Needless to say, your oral hygiene and routine inventory will grow as an orthodontic patient. Here are some products and tools you can expect to become familiar with: Wax – Every now and again, you may experience a rough edge on your appliance…
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As an orthodontist, I’ve heard my fair share of orthodontic questions. Some are logical, some are a bit more creative. Take for instance this gem: If someone invents a giant magnet, will my braces cause me to get stuck to it? Think you know the answer? If so, why not take a crack at the…
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