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The idea of getting braces may not seem like much fun. But one aspect of getting braces that can be a lot of fun is choosing rubber band colors for your brackets. Orthodontists provide a wide variety of colored rubber bands that fit over your brackets to hold the archwire in place. You can choose a single color, alternating colors, …
Whitening your teeth may be something you do regularly, or maybe you’re just starting to notice that your teeth are looking dull. Braces can sometimes cause teeth to become discolored more easily as food and plaque are more likely to build up. As you begin to notice that your teeth are looking less white lately, you may be wondering what …
Although it is important to remember it is temporary, getting braces means having to make a few changes to the way you have always done things. One of those things is brushing your teeth. All of sudden you have a mouth full of brackets and wires and the simple task of brushing seems, well, daunting. What if you break them? …
If you’re dealing with an orthodontic emergency, here’s the good news: orthodontic emergencies rarely, if ever, rise to the level of a dental emergency, which may involve a tooth being broken or knocked out. When it comes to orthodontics, most emergency complaints deal with broken appliances and discomfort—these might not be ideal, but you won’t lose a tooth because of …
