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Ways That Parents Can Help Their Middle Schooler Thrive
If you are a parent, you may already know that the adolescent years can be tough- both on you and your child. It is hard to sit by and watch them navigate common middle school issues, including finding their own voice and avoiding trouble. Help middle schoolers...
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Be Prepared: Braces Survival Kit
There is nothing worse if you wear braces than being away from home and ill-prepared; without the right supplies, you may find yourself uncomfortable or even experiencing pain related to your braces. Put in some basic braces preparation and know what you need before...
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One Last Hurrah!
This summer has been unconventional for many families, coping with the restrictions and limitations imposed due to COVID-19. Before summer is over, plan and pull-off some memorable and meaningful family fun; try to involve the whole family and integrate some elements...
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How to Prepare a Child for Life with Braces
When a child learns they will need to be fitted with and wear braces, it can be an emotional experience. Depending on how you, the parent or loved one, reacts and responds to the news can be quite impactful. Additionally, the way that you help a child prepare for...
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Teen Struggles With Personal Hygiene
When it comes to teens, hygiene and grooming is everything. However, parents could be asking for a fight and cause conflict with their teens when they attempt to discuss hygiene life skills- or lack thereof. No parent wants their child to be perceived as unkempt or...
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Can Orthodontics Help Sleep Apnea?
If you struggle with sleep apnea, you are not alone; it is estimated that over 3 million people in this country live with this condition. Sleep apnea is earmarked by breathing interruptions and loud snoring during sleep. It may require your practitioner or doctor to...
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Children with Special Needs and Braces
There are distinct challenges in maintaining good oral care among dental patients with special needs that merit specialized attention and reinforcement. Since many of these patients rely on someone else for their dental hygiene, it is easy for caregivers to become...
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Bad Breath and Braces: Tips to Prevent ‘Brace Breath’
People who wear braces may have a harder time preventing ‘brace breath’ or bad breath related to wearing braces. It can be tough to remove tartar and plaque that lead to halitosis when wearing braces, but there are some tips and tricks that help: Brush and Floss When...
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How Can I take Care of Braces on Vacation?
If you wear braces, going on vacation does not include skipping-out on your oral health and hygiene. Regular maintenance of braces is mandatory if you want to get the most out of them- and to help them do their job. Preparing for a vacation? If someone in the family...
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Famous People Wear Braces, too
If you are contemplating braces, it may reassure you to see the results of a few celebrities that wore braces; from Angelina Jolie and Gwyneth Paltrow to Emma Watson and Emma Stone, a lot of celebs wore braces as a child- or in adulthood- to straighten their smile....
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