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Ways to Make Sure That You And Your Braces Will Get Along

Now that you have Braces, its time to make sure that you become friends since you will be together for the next few months or years. Here are some recommendations to make sure the two of you will get along. Avoid sticky or hard foods. Caramel, Toffee, Gum, Hard Candy and other sticky treats. Sticky…

Traditional Braces or Invisalign

Traditional braces make use of metal wires to move the position of your teeth while Invisalign uses a series of clear plastic trays to help move your teeth into proper position. Both Traditional braces and Invisalign are great at correcting issues caused by crooked teeth. Traditional dental braces will use use a system of metal…

What Causes Crooked Teeth?

Why do teeth become crooked? Here are some common causes of why our teeth can become crooked. Thumb Sucking Thumb sucking puts pressure on your teeth forcing them to move into different positions. When this occurs, the most common result is an open bite where you will have a gap between your upper and lower…

Do I need a referral from a Dentist for Braces?

My child has really crooked teeth. Do I need a dentist to refer my child to see you? Nope! No dental referral is needed to see Dr. Connell for your free initial consultation. Initial Consultation for Phase 1 Treatment (Pre- Braces) This free consultation is simply to evaluate the alignment of your child’s teeth and jaws, sometimes using an x-ray…

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Orthodontist Dr Todd Connell – Brookfield Braces and Orthodontic Services

Dr Connell believes that when it comes to orthodontic care, often times, less is more. He provides kind and gentle care; simply applying modern and efficient treatment techniques. Dr Connell’s commitment to lifelong learning shines through in the work he does with dental students. He has served as an adjunct associate professor at Marquette University’s…

Retainer doesn’t fit?

You have waited a long time to get your braces removed, but your orthodontic treatment isn’t finished yet! Right after your braces come off, orthodontic patients will receive their retainers. Sometimes after patients have their braces off we may get a few calls asking why their retainer no longer fits. One reason why this may…

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