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Power Chains for Braces (QUICK FACT LIST FOR MOMS)

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Undergoing orthodontic treatment can be painful and uncomfortable. If you are using traditional wire and bracket braces, then the treatment time can be sped up in numerous ways. Adhering to the schedule set out by your orthodontist is the main one. Other helping hands come in the form of devices like Power Chains. Power chains do the same job as ‘O’ rings just speedier. In this post, we’ll take you through what power chains for braces are and how they can help you complete treatment in less time. Let’s get cracking.

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Look After Your Braces While Self-Isolating (7 EASY FACTS)

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While self-isolating in this time of uncertainty, you can be rest assured the work on your teeth remains in motion. Your braces won’t know the self-isolating issues we face, they will keep working. Your orthodontist remains open, in a restricted manner of course. The world seems paused, but you need not worry your treatment will too. In this post, we’ll show you the basics of oral care during a lockdown and how you can be confident about your smile by remembering how to look after your braces while self-isolating. Let’s get going.

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Invisalign Teen (7 AWESOME FACTUALS FOR SUPER MOM)

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We all know the pain and angst-ridden lifestyles of our beloved little ones. The teen years arrive like a runaway train. Physical looks are always on the minds of our teens as they are bound by peer pressure and the rules of attraction. When Invisalign announced they had made clear aligners suitable for teens, phones buzzed. Yes, your teen can get their smile perfected without the ugly traditional metal braces of old. In this post, we’ll take you through 7 facts about Invisalign Teen. Let’s get going!

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Dentist and Orthodontist | 5 AWESOME DIFFERENCES EXPLAINED

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Both a dentist and orthodontist are doctors. They work to improve the oral health of their patients. Though they achieve these results through different methods. Dentistry is a broad medical term dealing with the teeth, gums, nerves, and jaw. And can include treatment of tooth decay as well as tooth extraction. Orthodontics is an area of dentistry that focuses on irregularities of the teeth. Irregularities such as correcting bites, occlusion, and alignment of the teeth and jaws. In this post, we’ll take you through the difference between a Dentist and an Orthodontist? Let’s get going.

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Foods To Avoid While Wearing Braces

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We only get one set of teeth for a lifetime, so it is important that we take care of them. That is why your orthodontist may have recommended braces for you or your children. Orthodontic braces can correct most common dental issues. There are drawbacks to consider. Like diet. Yes, you’ll have to forgo some foods to get perfect teeth. In this post, we’ll show you foods to avoid while wearing braces. Let’s get going.

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Invisalign Express | HOW MUCH – HOW LONG (3 EPIC FACTS)

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Invisalign Express is an orthodontic treatment that involves straightening of teeth with aligners. Traditional braces made of metal are now considered old fashioned and awkward. Some need specific treatment like Invisalign Express. In this post, we’ll show you how much treatment costs for only upper teeth. Let’s get investigating.

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Damon System Braces | 3 EPIC TREATMENT TIME FACTS FOR MOMS

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Treatment time for the Damon system. Although braces were first invented back in 1728 they were not the devices that were either convenient or subtle. In reality, Pierre Fauchard, the so-called “Father of Modern Orthodontics,” was famous for using forceps to move teeth to where he needed them to go-ouch! Here at Childers Orthodontics, we are proud to note that from those early days, the braces of today have come a very long way. In this post, we’ll lay out what to expect and the treatment time for Damon System Braces. Let’s get cracking on with it.

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Underbite Correction Without Surgery (Epic New Guide)

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Incorrect bites are common problems that cause people embarrassment because it alters their appearance. Underbites occur when your top and bottom teeth do not align properly and the bottom tends to overlap the top ones. While an underbite is often visible from the front of your face, your profile tends to be the most affected. You may also notice issues such as difficulty chewing or speaking if your underbite is especially pronounced. In this post, we’ll take you through underbite correction without surgery. Let’s get going.

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Mail-Order Orthodontics and Danger (5 REASONS TO AVOID THEM)

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Mail-order orthodontics is a relatively new type of orthodontic treatment that is available online. Many companies offer these braces to people who have problems such as overbites, underbites, crossbites, gaps, and other issues.  However, these braces fall short in several areas. It’s always best to see an orthodontist up close and in the office. Here’s a little bit more information about the mail-order orthodontics. In this post, we’ll show you all the facts on mail-order orthodontics and why they fall short. Let’s get cracking.

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Why Does the Orthodontist Need to X-ray? | 7 SUPER FACTS

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X-rays. Parents accompanying their children to the orthodontist for the first time may have some questions about the need to take X-rays. Didn’t the dentist who referred you for orthodontia X-ray your child’s teeth before you got here? Why is it necessary to take an additional set taken? What can the orthodontist see that a dentist can’t? In this post, we’ll answer the question – Why does the orthodontist need to X-ray? Let’s get cracking.

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