You’ve heard it time and time again: flossing is essential to keeping your teeth healthy and clean. If you’ve heard your dentist say this during an exam, you might have protested that it’s too difficult to floss when wearing braces. We don’t blame you. Flossing can be really challenging if you have braces, but it […]
Braces are a common treatment option for fixing misalignment in the teeth or jaw. In fact, the Canadian Association of Orthodontics reports that more than 4 million people wear braces in Canada and the United States alone. We all know what braces are, but many people still believe that they’re just for teens. However, more […]
Invisalign is the answer to many people’s prayers for an alternative to braces. They’re sleek, low-profile, and not uncomfortable. Unlike braces, they don’t stick out much. That means you don’t have to learn how to enunciate your words all over again. But there are some unique restrictions on your day-to-day worth knowing, especially when it […]
The goal with any orthodontic treatment is straight, beautiful teeth. While dentists and orthodontists are excited by starting patients on the journey toward straight teeth, there are a couple of things to take into account before undergoing treatment. One of the first things patients will need to address is how they would like the treatment […]
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