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Cleaning Invisalign Braces

Ask your orthodontist what method will work best for cleaning Invisalign braces. Your Orthodontist will be the best option to answer to your questions about options so you can help keep your aligners fresh, clean and debris-free. Invisalign Cleaning Systems The company that manufactures these aligners also offers a professional cleaning system for proper Invisalign hygiene.  When used regularly,…
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Taking Care of your teeth while wearing braces or a retainer.

 Remember to brush your teeth after every meal and floss at least once a day. Make sure to use toothpaste that contains fluoride, and ask your orthodontist or family dentist if you need a fluoride rinse. This helps prevent cavities! If you take out your retainer to eat, make sure you brush your teeth, floss,…
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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…
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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…