Valentine’s Day is all about romance, sweet desserts, delicious candies, flowers, and presents, all of which we use to show someone just how much we care about them. The most romantic day of the year is also a source of concern for people with braces who believe it’s impossible for them to have a great […]
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September is Self-Improvement Month, so we will be exploring the role braces and smile improvement has on self-esteem. Many people associate a set of braces with bullying. It might be true that wearing these dental appliances in school can spark up name-calling, but it is important to consider the benefits that come with wearing braces.
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Summer is almost over, and the back-to-school rush is exciting to kids and parents alike. Undoubtedly, many kids will be starting school with new hardware on their teeth. But heading back to school with braces may be quite stressful for your child owing to the changes in daily routine and appearance. To make the transition
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Summer is here and so are the picnics and barbecues. In order to go through your orthodontic treatment smoothly, it is important to know your do’s and don’ts which are useful, there are a few rules that need to be followed once the braces have been installed. While following the rules might seem uncomfortable, it actually helps retain your orthodontic appliances while
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Get ready to show off your new smile! It’s finally happening. After months or even years of living with your ceramic braces or metal braces, the day when they’ll come off has been set. You can’t wait to show off your brand-new smile! But before you schedule a photo shoot or make plans to go
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Adjusting to life with braces can be challenging; the last thing you want to worry about is having your braces come off and being left with discolored teeth from where your brace brackets used to be. With the proper care, you can maintain your pearly whites throughout the duration of your orthodontics. Follow the below
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A common question in the orthodontics community is whether or not you have to give up tea, coffee and other hot beverages or food items such as soup. The short answer to this question is no, you typically do not have to give up coffee, tea, or soup when you have braces. You do, however,
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Working towards a perfect smile is hard work; and with all of the time, money and effort it takes to achieve your goal, the last thing you want to do is ruin all of your hard work. To help you out, the dental professionals at Orthodontic Specialists of White Plains have put together a list
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Orthodontic treatments that use either braces or Invisalign are just few of the many techniques used by dental professionals in straightening the teeth of their patients. They straighten teeth to give them an ideal position, improve their look, and promote proper function. Invisalign utilizes a set of clear plastic trays as a means of achieving the position. Traditional braces, on the
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It’s that time of year again. Yes, it’s National Orthodontic Month. A time when we all put on our costumes and . . . oh, right, wrong holiday. Of course, it’s Halloween. Perhaps this is your first Halloween wearing braces. It can all be a bit overwhelming. We are here to help you through the decision-making
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