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Are there certain foods that I should avoid when I get my braces?
Yes, unfortunately wearing braces means you might have to avoid eating some of your favorite foods. Hard foods can break components of your braces and sticky treats can easily get stuck in your brackets, making cleaning difficult. Some foods to avoid include: Popcorn...
What does a “two-phase” orthodontic treatment mean?
Two-phase refers to two separate periods of orthodontic treatment that a child may receive. The first phase takes place when the child still has most of their baby teeth, and aims to fix easily corrected problems, with or without the use of braces. At this time other...
Is every appointment going to last the same amount of time?
No, every orthodontic appointment is going to very in length. The initial appointments will likely be longer as x-rays of the face, teeth, and surrounding tissues are needed, as well as molds of the patient’s teeth. Once the braces have been set in place, later...