A recent study by Gillian R. Kelly, Bhavna Shroff, Al M. Best, Eser Tufekci, and Steven J. Lindauer showed that parents have a strong opinion when it comes to the attire and dress of an orthodontist. Many parents will accompany their children to the first appointment to help their children feel at ease and get a better…
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Getting your braces off is an exciting milestone, and many patients see teeth whitening as the icing on the cake of orthodontic treatment. In fact, a reader poll conducted by archwired.com found that teeth whitening was what most orthodontic patients want after getting their braces off. But once those braces are removed, it’s important to…
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Prior to getting braces many people will ask the question, “How do I floss with braces?” At Orthodontics Only we receive this question several times a week. In a time when gum disease is a hot topic it stands to reason that individuals would be very concerned about their gums while they have braces. While…
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When it comes to orthodontic treatment for athletes, they and their parents often bring two concerns to the table. Parents worry their child will sustain additional injury while wearing braces during contact sports, while athletes’ main concerns tend to be whether braces will interfere with their ability to perform. I’ll address both questions below. Will…
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