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What Are Spacers?

You Need Spacers for Braces – What Is That? If your dentist or orthodontist has examined your teeth and suggests that you need braces, you are first outfitted with ‘spacers.’ Spacers and brace technology allows dentists to tailor fit men and women in with the perfect dental orthodontics. Naturally, braces are designed to help align […]

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Types Of Retainers

We all know that one day those braces will come off. At that time, your orthodontist creates your new retainer. The retainer is an important part of the teeth-straightening process. If you do not wear the retainer prescribed by your orthodontist, your teeth go back to their earlier placement. Your teeth will line up exactly

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How Do Retainers Work?

People with crooked teeth or a misaligned bite can often have the problem corrected by using a dental retainer. The retainer puts pressure on the misaligned teeth and helps keep them properly repositioned. At Speaks Orthodontics, we offer a wide range of options for people who need retainers or other dental appliances to move their

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