The First Week of Braces
Congratulations! You have braces! You are on your journey to a beautiful smile. Now, how do you get through this first week? The braces...
Do Braces Hurt?
Right before I place braces on a patient, I sometimes get a wide-eyed look and this question: Is this going to hurt? Getting braces for...
My Bracket Popped Off!
You have braces, and you are eating a sandwich when suddenly you notice something jiggling on your wire. Looking closely you see that it...
Parts of Braces
What are the different parts that make up braces? Having braces involves more than just the braces themselves. There are many ‘parts’...
Braces: Brushing and Flossing
Brushing and flossing is important regardless of orthodontic treatment. However it's important to note that with braces it's advised
