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Understanding How Self-Ligating Braces Work
General Articles Matt Beecroft 6/6/17 General Articles Matt Beecroft 6/6/17

Understanding How Self-Ligating Braces Work

The invention we call "braces" has a much more extensive and colorful history than most people realize. Early Egyptians used catgut (the intestines of animals) in much the same way that modern orthodontists use the arch-wire. Luckily, …

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Tooth-Friendly Recipe 5: Avocado Yogurt Dip
Smile Quotes, batch 2 Matt Beecroft 1/12/17 Smile Quotes, batch 2 Matt Beecroft 1/12/17

Tooth-Friendly Recipe 5: Avocado Yogurt Dip

Avocado yogurt dip tastes delicious as a sandwich spread on whole-wheat toast, and it is easy to prepare in only a few minutes. When you are undergoing orthodontic treatment, it is vital to eat soft foods. It is essential to consume…

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Tooth-Friendly Recipe 4: Broccoli Cheese Soup
Smile Quotes, batch 2 Matt Beecroft 12/22/16 Smile Quotes, batch 2 Matt Beecroft 12/22/16

Tooth-Friendly Recipe 4: Broccoli Cheese Soup

While you are wearing braces or aligners, you need to eat nutritious food in order to keep your teeth, bones and gums healthy. Your orthodontist will provide a list of foods that you cannot eat to avoid damaging the brackets or wires…

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