Patients and parents ask me lots of great questions when they come in for an initial consultation, but there’s one question that doesn’t get asked often enough: Will biting my fingernails harm my teeth? Today I will answer that question. The short answer is yes. Following are eight reasons why and how biting your nails…
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For today’s orthodontic patient, it’s not enough to know they will look better after their braces come off, they want to look good with them on, too. This push toward aesthetic options has been in progress for decades. It started with tooth-colored and clear brackets, but even though they are less noticeable than metal, they…
DetailsGetting braces is a process that most people will go through, especially when they are young. Braces do require a lot of attention and check-ups with an orthodontist, and potentially a lot of adjustments, too. While the appointment and adjustment part of braces may not seem so fun, there are ways to make your braces…
DetailsBraces are just one of the many things a person can experience early in life that will make things much easier in the future. Correcting the bite and the overall cosmetic look of your teeth while you are young is important to your future, overall oral health, and can bring easier, longer-lasting results if done…
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