If your 7-year-old child’s dentist mentioned getting an orthodontic consultation, it probably threw you for a loop. We typically think braces are more a rite of passage for our middle school and maybe high school years. In actuality though, the recommended age for an initial orthodontic evaluation is around 7 years old. Why Is Early Evaluation Important? At around […]
The holiday season is upon us and while that means a lot things to look forward to like a slower pace, family fun and good food and drink, you do need to make sure you and your family don’t overindulge in all the sweet goodness. With all the cookies, candy, hot chocolate and other sweet
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If this is your first holiday season with braces, you might be feeling a little worried that you won’t be able to enjoy all your favorite seasonal treats. Luckily, when it comes to Thanksgiving, most of the traditional fare is safe to eat with braces. The general rule of thumb is avoid foods that are
