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Is My Dentist Also An Orthodontist?
If you believe your dentist is also an orthodontist, take a minute to read this post. Your confusion is understandable. After all, both dentists and orthodontists work on teeth. Both provide professional care that helps patients have good oral health, and both are dental school graduates. Your dentist may even offer orthodontic services, leading you …
The Dog Ate My Retainers
This is a true story. While cleaning house, the mom of a teenage boy, who had a set of removable retainers after recently getting his braces off, found an oddly mangled “something” on the steps leading to the home’s second floor. The item appeared to be made of plastic and wire, and something about the …
Will My Teeth Stay Where My Orthodontist Moved Them?
Change is a natural part of life. Just as our bodies change throughout our whole life, our teeth change too. We start out with no teeth, then get baby teeth, and shed those in favor of permanent teeth. Sometimes there are problems with tooth placement and jaw positions. That’s where the orthodontist is called in …
Six Must-Haves for Cleaning Teeth with Braces or Aligners When You’re on the Go
Patients with any type of orthodontic appliance should be cleaning their teeth multiple times a day. Situations inevitably come up when you’re on the go and need to freshen up. Do your teeth a favor and be prepared. Stash portable items in a backpack, purse, school locker or briefcase. You’ll be rewarded with a healthy and beautiful …