You’re finally relaxing on the couch after a long, stressful day. Between work, running the kids to and from activities, preparing dinner, going to the gym, and everything else life threw into your path today, you keep getting this nagging feeling you’re forgetting something. Then it hits you…your orthodontist appointment. It completely slipped your mind. […]
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We’ve all heard it before, “You are what you eat.” It’s true, isn’t it? What we put into our bodies has a direct effect on how we look and feel, and when you have braces, you have to be mindful of your eating habits. After all, it only takes one piece of candy to cause
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When most people think of college, having braces may not be the first thing that comes to mind. Between the midnight study sessions and group projects to a busy social life and an abundance of activities, college students may overlook this time as being one of the best times to have braces. It’s true! Having
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Out of all the adjustments you will need to make to successfully get through your time with braces, your eating habits will probably be the most noticeable. After all, when you get used to the feeling of braces being in your mouth, the times you eat and clean your teeth may be the only times
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If you’re going through orthodontic treatment with braces, you’re no doubt looking forward to when you can get your braces off and see your bright, beautiful new smile. However, if you don’t take the right steps to take care of your teeth, you can end up unveiling teeth with more than one tone rather than
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Getting braces can cause a lot of emotions. You may feel a bit anxious about what to expect or you may be a little bit excited to begin your journey to a better smile. No matter what you’re feeling, the unknown can be a scary place. Not being able to eat everything you want and
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Most people have been told their entire lives that smoking is bad for you. Most people are aware of the harmful side effects of smoking and the life-threatening diseases that are caused by this habit. It makes sense that when e-cigarettes were introduced, many people started using them instead. Using e-cigarettes, or vaping, has become
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According to doctors and other healthcare professionals, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. The foods you eat for breakfast have the potential to give you the energy you need to have a successful day. When you have braces, it’s even more important to make good choices about the food you eat because
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After getting your braces adjusted, there’s a period of time where your mouth may feel sore. While this pain should go away quickly, it can put a damper on your day. Here are some tips for how to get rid of pain from braces and get braces pain relief. Take Pain Medicine After an Orthodontic
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The holidays are here! While this means family time, shopping for presents, preparing delicious food and decorating the house, for patients with braces, this can be a time when anxiety-filled time. Along with all the fun activities that coincide with the holiday season, patients with braces may feel a bit overwhelmed about seeing relatives for
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