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Do Braces Cause Canker Sores?

Do Braces Cause Canker Sores? Canker sores are flat white sores that appear in your mouth and can last for a week or more. What causes these small mouth ulcers is unknown. Canker sores aren’t a serious issue, but they aren’t the most comfortable.  However, they are quite easy to prevent, especially once you understand what triggers them.

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Am I Too Old for Braces?

Am I Too Old for Braces? According to the American Association of Orthodontists, one in four patients is an adult. With so many options available in modern orthodontics, there’s no reason to put off a beautiful smile. There are many treatment options available to reduce treatment time.  With all the effort put towards eating right, staying fit, and

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Why Runners Need to Pay Special Attention to Their Oral Health

Why Runners Need to Pay Special Attention to Their Oral Health Exercise is a vital part of living a healthy lifestyle. Running is a great way to improve cardiovascular endurance, and is a cost effective form of exercise as it can be done outside almost anywhere. However, you probably don’t think about how running can affect your oral

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Why You Should Catch Some Rays During Orthodontic Treatment

Why You Should Catch Some Rays During Orthodontic Treatment Getting outside in the sun is important for our health and wellbeing for many reasons! However, did you know it can actually help the health of your teeth as well? A little sunshine has been found to improve mood, our immune functions, and catalyzes vitamin D production in our

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Stinky Breath? It May Be Because of One of These Foods

Stinky Breath? It May Be Because of One of These Foods It’s no fun having bad breath. It’s even less fun when you don’t know what is causing it. While bad breath is genetic for some people, the culprit is often the foods we eat. There are certain foods that are notorious for causing bad breath, but there

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Keeping Your Mouth Safe During Sports

Keeping Your Mouth Safe During Sports Braces don’t hold you back from doing the sports or physical activities you love! Fortunately, braces will not keep you from any sport or physical activity. However, braces are an investment in getting your best smile, so you have to take a little extra special care of your teeth while in treatment.

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Important Things to Know About Your Oral Health During Pregnancy

Important Things to Know About Your Oral Health During Pregnancy Pregnancy is such a unique and exciting time in a woman’s life. It is vitally important during this time that a woman takes good care of her body for the sake of her health and the baby’s. This includes your oral health. Your increased hormones during pregnancy can

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