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Discomfort After Tightenings If you’ve recently been fitted with your braces or have had your braces adjusted, you may be feeling some discomfort and tenderness

Don’t Panic! It’s not uncommon to experience a broken wire or a loose bracket when you have traditional braces, so there’s nothing to panic about.

When To Clean Your Retainer If you’ve recently had your braces removed, chances are you have a shiny new retainer to keep clean. Here are

If this is your first Thanksgiving with braces, you may find yourself wondering what foods you can and can’t have this holiday season. While most

Tobacco Use and Your Oral Health Most people are aware that smoking and chewing tobacco can have adverse effects on their overall health—it should be

Sucking on a thumb or finger is a common and completely normal habit amongst babies and young children, developing even before they’re born. While holding

What They Don’t Tell You Before getting braces, you’ve probably heard stories of the pain after tightenings, busted brackets, and rubber bands—but, what about the

When thinking of braces, a teenager with a mouth full of metal comes to mind. But what about adult orthodontia? Many adults feel that they

With Halloween creeping around the corner, you may find yourself in the sticky situation of figuring out what treats you can have while wearing braces.