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Is Your Teen Ready for Invisalign

Is Your Teen Ready for Invisalign?

Is your teen ready for Invisalign? Invisalign aligners are a great orthodontic treatment option that's less noticeable than traditional metal braces. However, Invisalign can also require more responsibility. Here's what to look for. Why Invisalign is Popular Invisalign aligners are incredibly popular because of all the advantages they offer. While traditional metal braces require metal wires and brackets that are fixed to your teeth with dental glue, Invisalign aligners are made of clear plastic and easily removable. Thanks to their clear, plastic design, Invisalign aligners are far more comfortable and less noticeable. This means you won’t have to get used…

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Decorating Your Braces for the Holidays

You've decorated the Christmas tree with ornaments and the house with lights. How about decorating your braces for the holidays? We know all about how to make your braces festive with fun seasonal color combinations! Here are some tips! Those Tiny Colored Bands One of our favorite things about having braces during the holidays is that you get to choose new colors every time you get a braces adjustment — and you can choose festive colors during the holidays! The tiny bands that attach the wires of your braces to the brackets on your teeth come in a full rainbow…

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After-School Snacks for Braces

It's always great to keep healthy, braces-safe snacks on hand for when you get home from school. All that homework is sure to make you work up an appetite! Here are our top picks for after-school snacks for braces. Foods to Avoid The first thing to know about after-school snacks for braces is which ones you should avoid. Eating foods that aren’t safe for your braces can damage your braces by bending a wire or pulling a bracket loose. If this happens, it could mean an extra trip to the orthodontist for repairs, or it could even delay when you…

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Traveling with Braces

Traveling with braces for the first time might make you feel nervous, but don't fret! All you need are the right tools and a few tips to make it easy. Getting used to life with braces can seem overwhelming to navigate, but that’s why we’re here to help! What to Pack When you’re traveling with braces, it’s important to check before you go to make sure you have all the essentials you need. A toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss are all definite “must-pack” items, but it’s also a good idea to add a few extra floss threaders and some packs of…

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Does the Sugar in Fruit Cause Cavities?

You’ve probably heard that sugar causes cavities, but does that mean all types of sugar? Is it safe to eat fruit or drink juice because it’s natural? Does the sugar in fruit cause cavities too? Let’s talk about the different kinds of sugars and how they can affect your teeth so you can know how to reduce your risk of cavities through your diet. Why is Sugar Bad? First of all, let’s talk about why sugar can be bad for your teeth. Your mouth contains lots of naturally occurring bacteria. Sugar feeds the bacteria, which produces an acid that can…

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