Have an Orthodontist-Approved Halloween!
SPOOKY SEASON HAS been lots of fun this year, and Halloween is just around…
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Beware of TikTok Dental Fads!
UNLESS THE DENTIST is on TikTok, it’s not a great platform to get dental health advice…
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Protecting Your Gums From Recession
YOU’VE PROBABLY HEARD the expression “long in the tooth.” It conjures up the image of gum recession…
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Finding Your Perfect Toothpaste
HOW DO YOU choose the right toothpaste out of the wall of colorful boxes on the store shelf? Is it better to get…
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Wearing Braces Confidently in Charleston, West Virginia
IT IS PERFECTLY NORMAL for patients with a brand new set of braces to feel self-conscious. You are certainly looking forward to straightening your crooked teeth but still may be a bit hesitant about sharing your stainless steel smile with the world. Let’s discuss some ways to get over those under-confident feelings in…
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Daily Dental Hygiene Tips for Braces Wearers
EVERY ORTHODONTIC PATIENT dreams of Braces Off Day, but tooth decay and unsightly stains can…
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How Braces Have Changed Across History
PICTURE AN ANCIENT Egyptian in braces. That mental image might not be too…
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The Advanced Dental Care of Ancient China
RUDIMENTARY DENTAL EXTRACTIONS were performed in China as early as 6,000 BC, and there is…
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Medicine’s Relationship With Oral Health
POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS are a concern with pretty much every medication that exists. We can…
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What Do the Different Parts of Braces Do?
EVERY ORTHODONTIC PATIENT has probably wondered what all the different parts are for in…
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