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Many people who have braces will only deal with brackets, archwires, and ligatures in their mouth. But, for 90 percent of orthodontic cases, another important feature will be added – rubber bands. The Purpose Of Elastics Elastics, or rubber bands, are used in the bite-fixing phase of orthodontic treatment (the longest and most difficult part of […]

It’s one of the most common questions dental patients ask: “Which comes first, brushing or flossing?” And the answer is one of the biggest debates for professionals. In our opinion, it makes no difference, as long as you do a thorough job — after all, it only takes four minutes out of your day! Tip

Some days, it can be hard to put a smile on our face. But, our smile is our best feature, so it’s worth showing off your pearly whites daily. So, whether you woke up on the wrong side of the bed or not, as we like to say at Speaks Orthodontics, “smile big…smile often!” Quotes That

Trying to figure out your plans for the Fourth of July? There’s no better place to celebrate than in Denver, Colorado! Between the sports games, concerts, and firework shows, this holiday is bound to be one of the best weekends of the summer! Independence Eve Fireworks – Before this celebration ends with firework, you’ll get to

“Will braces cause any pain or discomfort?” Since your body is not used to your braces, you may feel a mild amount of soreness for the first few days. This is to be expected! But there are ways to help the pain! Here are our four go-to tips to help patients during this time. 1.

Are you able to decorate your mouth with colorful rubber bands? Whether you selected a color at random, or you strategically planned it around a special event in your life, there’s way more meaning behind your decision than you may think. Here’s what each color says about you. Which Color Represents You? Red. You’re very emotionally

Having some trouble deciding on what to get your loved one this Father’s Day? Put that tie down, and reach for one of our healthy Father’s Day gift ideas instead! Fitness gifts. Use this holiday to encourage your loved ones to get moving (getting some physical activity in at any age is beneficial). Sign him up

Kids are often hard to please. But thankfully, The Mile High City is an amazing destination for everyone (including children under five-feet tall). Here are a few activities and attractions that will help you create a weekend full of smiles and memories with your little ones. Downtown Aquarium Denver may be a landlocked state, but

Finding the right person to take care of your smile is important. Board certified orthodontists offer the highest level of dental care. Only 5% of dentists are orthodontists and only 1% have completed their board certification exams, making them Board Certified Orthodontists (like Dr. Speaks, at Speaks Orthodontics!). Who’s taking care of your smile? How Do