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Worried About Getting Your Braces Adjusted? Don’t Be!

Now that you have braces, you’re aware you’ll need to make regular trips to your orthodontist to get them adjusted. Over the course of the next several months, you will see your orthodontist for braces adjustment appointments, so that at the end of your treatment, you’ll have a perfect smile. Some patients are a little apprehensive about their

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How Do Braces Move Teeth?

Braces are likely the first thing that pops into your head when you think of ways to straighten your teeth. But how exactly does this set of metal wires, brackets, and bands move teeth into the right position in order to make a healthy smile? Parts of Braces Traditional braces are made up of a few different parts,

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