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What Candy Can You Eat with Braces?
Avoid damaging your braces and risking your successful orthodontic treatment by learning which candy might loosen the brackets attached to your teeth.
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More Than Aesthetics: The Comprehensive Benefits of Straight Teeth
No More Braces! Best Day Ever! The AAO Consumer Awareness Campaign (CAP) “Straight Talk” series concludes with a video featuring a patient on the day of the removal of their braces, titled “The Best Day Ever.” The video features Dr. Jacquee Schiek, an AAO orthodontist, who reminds the patient, Tim, that the process of moving … Continued
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What Makes Me Smile™?
Straight teeth matter because they provide more than a great smile. Teeth are like gears on a wheel. They are made to fit together in a certain way to do a certain job.
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Living With Braces: The Brace-Faced Adventure
Avoid damaging your braces and risking your successful orthodontic treatment by learning which candy might loosen the brackets attached to your teeth.
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Uncovering the Health Benefits of Orthodontists
As a part of looking healthy and with the understanding that on-camera meetings are here to stay, you may be curious about straightening your teeth.
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Celebrate Halloween with the Right Kind of Candy
It’s OCTOBER! For most or all of us, this month begins with the weather changing, drinking pumpkin spice latte’s, and of course, Halloween! But for your orthodontist, it’s also a month to recognize their patient’s beautiful, healthy smile in honor of National Orthodontic Health Month. This is a perfect time to review a few helpful … Continued
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Why See an Orthodontist: Expertise Matters
Orthodontists are specialized in properly aligning teeth and jaws and possess the dental training to give you your best smile, making them the definitely-right person for orthodontic treatment.
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How to Use HSA Benefits to Pay for Orthodontics
In most cases, yes, you can use your HSA or FSA for eligible orthodontic treatment. Orthodontic payments(s) not paid by your insurance may be considered an eligible expense.
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The Right Time: When Should Your Child See an Orthodontist?
By age 7, your child has enough permanent teeth that an orthodontist can spot a problem before it becomes… well, a bigger problem.
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Can You File Your Own Teeth?
Unlike fingernails, teeth are permanent. What you remove won’t grow back. The protective layer of enamel you’re chipping away at is limited. Once you break through it, the damage is done.