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One morning you get caught up looking in the mirror while brushing your teeth. You might not have recognized before but your teeth are looking a bit crowded now. And you can’t help but feel like possibly some of those same teeth moved and now look a little crooked. Is...

Retainers are designed to keep your teeth beautiful and healthy, but the initial question that most patients think about has nothing to do with function or aesthetics. Instead, the first question the majority of people ask about retainers is far more simple: how much...

Perhaps you’ve wanted straighter teeth since you were younger. Or perhaps you’ve noticed that your teeth have been getting further apart or closer together in new ways as you age. After all, your teeth aren’t fixed. They change throughout your life. Understanding...

It’s easy to see the appeal of in-home braces, at least theoretically. You would get the advantage of a more attractive smile at a much lower cost if they actually worked the way they’re supposed to. But unfortunately, these do-it-yourself braces don’t always work as...

When you’re wearing braces, all of the brackets, wires, and bands can make you feel like correctly flossing your teeth might seem impossible. Nevertheless, because wearing braces gives plaque and tartar more places to hide, it’s important to floss while wearing...

It is natural, even expected, to experience some discomfort when your braces are originally put on your teeth. The week after you have your braces put in will be the period of the worst discomfort. It might also be hard to chew comfortably after that initial period of...

When you have braces, some swelling in your gums is normal. There is a constant tension being put on your teeth by your braces to cause them to move and the swelling can be caused by this. But there could be other aspects involved in your condition if the bleeding and...

Your orthodontist might suggest that you begin wearing braces to resolve a number of alignment problems with your teeth. While braces can help improve the look of your smile by straightening your crooked or crowded teeth, they can also correct several other health...

In the long run, braces will straighten your teeth, enhance your smile, and improve your overall oral health. But during the 18-24 months that you’re wearing your braces, you may encounter some daily challenges, especially when it comes to cleaning. Usually, your...