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Category: Braces

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How Can I Protect My Braces While Playing Sports?

As a parent, you know that it is very important for your kids to be physically active. You might not ordinarily hear that from your

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March 21, 2018
Man pouring a soda, despite advice from Dr. Harrison
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Why You Shouldn’t Drink Soda With Braces

For parents, the struggle to somehow get healthy food into the stomachs of your children is real. They are always more interested in dessert than

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March 14, 2018
Teeth whitening with braces
Braces

Teeth Whitening: How Do I Keep My Teeth White With Braces?

One of the first things that any person with braces is told by their orthodontist is not to use whitening toothpaste. The reason why is

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March 13, 2018
Adult Getting Orthodontics Work With Parkcrest Dental
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Orthodontist in Springfield, MO: Should I Get Braces as an Adult?

You may not know this, but adults have quite a few more responsibilities than children. Because of that, we often put off stuff that we

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February 8, 2018
Orthodontic dentistry and unusual causes of misalignment.
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Orthodontics: Unusual Causes of Teeth Misalignment

In previous blogs about orthodontic dentistry, we’ve looked at the more common causes of dental misalignment. But, are there any less common or obvious conditions,

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January 24, 2018
Young woman eating candy after getting braces from Dr. Steven Harrison
Braces

Candies to Avoid with Braces

Despite the harm we all know it can do to our dental health, everyone loves candy. But when you or your teenager gets braces, you

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January 15, 2018
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Braces

What Does Orthodontics Offer Besides Braces?

When people hear the words “orthodontics”, they tend to immediately think of braces. While braces are definitely a major aspect of orthodontics, that is not

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December 27, 2017
Orthodontic Dentistry and braces on an adult
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How Orthodontics Works for Adults Too

Many adults who did not have the opportunity to fix their smiles as teenagers feel like they missed the chance for their dream smile. That

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November 16, 2017
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How Do I Floss With Braces?

Flossing is a vital part of your daily dental routine, but braces can make flossing a challenging and time-consuming activity. Although difficult at first, daily

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August 8, 2017
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