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Best Electric Toothbrush for Braces (3 UPDATED FACTS)

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An electric toothbrush is a MUST. There are many reasons for brushing your teeth, but one of the most important ones is that it makes them much cleaner. People with braces have to be extra careful about their oral hygiene because they’re always dealing with toothpaste and food particles getting stuck in tiny crevices around those brackets. When people who wear braces put some thought into how best to clean every nook, a toothbrush becomes important. In this post, we’ll take you through the best electric toothbrush for braces. Let’s get looking.

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How to Make a Gummy Smile Disappear ( 5 EASY FACTS )

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A gummy smile can be caused by many things, but for some, it is something they are born with. One way to fix this problem though is going and seeing an orthodontist who may have the solution. Check out what our blog post has in store for you about how to make a gummy smile disappear right away.

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Gaps in Teeth (CAN BRACES FIX IT?) | 5 Super Facts For Mom

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Gaps in your teeth are noticeable. They may be natural or from an injury. Either way, gaps in teeth are fixable. They are not unhealthy but do pose a risk to oral health. Nasties from food detritus will cause cavities and bad breath braces. In this post, we’ll show you in a quick fashion why having braces with gaps in teeth is a valid option. Let’s get stuck in.

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Board-Certified Orthodontist (5 QUICK FACTUALS FOR YOU)

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Board-certified indeed. Orthodontists are experts at tooth alignment. They know their stuff and have taken many exams after many years of further education. Jaw alignment and tooth position are all in the remit of these knowledgeable providers. You may think that would be enough, but for these oral warriors, there is more to be done. It is called board certification and its means they are the absolute best of the already best. In this post, we’ll show in a quick fashion what board-certified means and why you benefit as a patient. Let’s get to it.

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Power Chains for Braces (9 QUICK FACTS FOR MOM)

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We have all heard of braces. It is reasonable to assume you know what they look like and do. But have you thought about devices to aid the movement of the teeth? The things that give braces their power. Rubber bands are essential to connect the brackets to the wires. Orthodontists have a secret weapon in this regard. POWER CHAINS. They are the same as the old-fashioned ‘O’ ring. But better. In this post, we’ll take you through power chains and what they do. Let’s get powering.

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Gaps and Widely Spaced Teeth | HOW TO FIX (2021)

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It is common for gaps between the teeth to develop at every stage in life. For young children, this could mean that a child’s jaw has outgrown their baby teeth. Older teens and adults with gaps and widely spaced teeth will need to be more concerned. In this post, we’ll talk about gaps and widely spaced teeth. Let’s get going.

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Veneers or Braces (3 ANSWERS AS TO WHAT IS BEST)

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Your smile is the first thing another person will see when meeting. First impressions count for everything these days. Your teeth are a part of your smile. It is important that they impress. If you have a crooked smile or malocclusions, then there are two choices to correct the issue. Veneers will cover the crookedness, but they won’t correct the issue. Braces will correct the issue, but treatment will take time, even years. In this post, we’ll take you through the choice of braces or veneers. Let’s get choosing.

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Braces Treatment During a Pandemic (3 EASY THINGS TO KNOW)

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When self-isolation is in effect you may wonder about ongoing medical treatments. And how they will be affected. Lockdowns mean you cannot visit your treatment provider as usual. If you are undergoing orthodontics during self-isolation, then carry on as you were. Your provider will still be in operation but with strict rules about who can visit the office and why. In this post, we’ll take you through braces treatment during a pandemic. Let’s get going.

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Sleep Apnea and Orthodontics (3 QUICK READ FACTUALS)

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In the USA today, there are at least 18 million adults who suffer from disruptive sleep apnea. Not to mention children have this sleep disorder too. In most cases, it disturbs sleep and in rare cases it is serious. Doctors across the medical spectrum aim to try and cure or at least lessen the impact of this disorder. Orthodontics is no exception. In this post, we’ll point out the facts on sleep apnea and what you can try and do to defeat it. Let’s get going.

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Fix an Underbite Without Surgery (5 EASY READ FACTS)

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An underbite is a type of misalignment that involves the jaw. Is it possible to fix severe underbite without going through surgery? This is with the use of orthodontic devices applied by an expert orthodontist. In this post, we’ll show you how to fix an underbite without surgery. Let’s get going.

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