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9 Common Questions and Answers for Parents Considering Braces for their Children

November 17, 2020 By Shelby Tatomir

Braces are a big commitment with important factors to consider like the best age for braces or their impact on overall health. Check out our expert answers to frequently asked questions about braces.

If it’s time to consider getting braces for you or your child, a few concerns have probably crossed your mind: What if my child gets teased? What is the right age for braces? What if it hurts? Take a moment to familiarize yourself with frequently asked questions about braces, so … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Oral Health, Dental Benefits, Oral Health

Why Your Teeth Feel Loose with Braces

March 1, 2020 By Shelby Tatomir

Whether you’re a braces wearer of the past or present, you’ve likely thought those words—if not uttered them out loud. However far-fetched it seems, loose or moving teeth are absolutely normal for those in braces, and often the entire point of having them in the first place.

“My teeth feel loose with braces!” Whether you’re a braces wearer of the past or present, you’ve likely thought those words—if not uttered them out loud. However far-fetched it seems, loose or moving teeth are absolutely normal for those in braces, and often the entire point of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Oral Health, Oral Health

Top 3 Tips for Parents: Get Your Kid’s Braces Off Faster

November 6, 2018 By Shelby Tatomir

tips to get braces off faster

Braces help change our smile, but no one wants to wear them forever. Here are tips to get braces off faster: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Oral Health, Oral Health

Scared of Braces? Overcome the Fear with these Tips

July 31, 2018 By Anna Keefe

scared of braces

If the thought of getting metal brackets and wires attached to the front of your teeth to pull and straighten your smile makes you cringe, you’re not alone. Up to 20% of Americans avoid the dentist due to fear. Here’s why you might be scared of braces and some tips to help you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Benefits, Fear Free, Oral Health

Why Your Teeth Feel Loose with Braces

November 21, 2017 By Anna Keefe

my teeth feel loose with braces

“My teeth feel loose with braces.” Whether you’re a braces wearer of the past or present, you’ve likely thought those words—if not uttered them out loud. However far-fetched it seems, loose or moving teeth are absolutely normal for those in braces, and often the entire point … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Oral Health, Oral Health

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