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Children and Braces: Initial Orthodontic Evaluation
 Did you know there is more to Orthodontia than having straight teeth when the treatment is finished? The orthodontist knows if the teeth aren’t straight at the completion of a case, the patient will not be very happy. I’ll write more on that in just a minute.Did you know the American Association of Orthodontics recommends age seven for the initial orthodontic evaluation? In the past, orthodontic treatment was often postponed until the adolescent years, when all the permanent teeth had erupted. It is now known that many orthodontic problems can be treated earlier and much easier by working with the growth that takes place in younger children. |
5 Reasons to Choose Invisalign
 Invisalign refers to a series of clear, removable heavy-duty plastic aligners that gradually correct minor crookedness and gaps, overcrowded teeth, overbites and/or minor underbites. When considering your options, there are a number of reasons to select this procedure over other choices such as metal braces, crowns, veneers and implants. |
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Visiting Your Orthodontist Is The First Step In Getting Orthodontic Braces
 Your orthodontist knows you probably have plenty of questions about getting braces. Here are a few that prospective patients often ask. In order to determine your specific needs, the orthodontist will completely evaluate your mouth. |
Teeth Whitening/Bleaching
 There are many facets to dentistry and many reasons why patients first come into a dental office. The field of cosmetic dentistry is one that in particular focuses on the appearance of teeth. |
Taking Your Braces Off – Braces Removal
 Your first visit to an orthodontic office is filled with angst yet desire to obtain a perfectly sculpted set of teeth by the end of the treatment period. For most people this period is somewhere around one to three years. |
Mouth guard & splint to prevent bruxism and teeth grinding
 Bruxism is defined as the grinding of teeth, which overtime, may lead to the wearing down of [these teeth] and unnecessary clenching of the jaw. Bruxism is one of the most common sleeping disorders; however, due to its primarily nocturnal existence it may go unnoticed for a long period of time. |
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Foods to Avoid With Braces
 When an orthodontist places braces on a patient they hope that the patient will do his or her share in maintaining them. One of the very important ways patients are asked to do their part is by refraining from eating particular foods. This list of foods has been created over time as their effect has become more lucid. |
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ClearCorrect comparison with Traditional Braces
 For quite some time, Westminster braces were the only solution people had, for straightening their teeth. Thanks to the new and emerging medical technology, we now have easier and better solutions like ClearCorrect. |
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Orthodontic Braces for Kids/Teens
 Orthodontic braces have become very common and popular (particularly in the teen culture). But before you setup an appointment with the nearest Westminster orthodontist, let’s first know a few quick points about these braces. |
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Clear Correct
 ClearCorrect is a great way to straighten your teeth without having to wear braces. ClearCorrect straightens your teeth by wearing a series of thin, comfortable, clear plastic trays. Usually, a new tray is worn every two weeks. The trays are worn 24 hours a day, but can be removed to eat and to brush. |
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