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Orthodontic Treatment

November 20, 2019

At Broad Street Braces, we welcome patients of all ages. There has never been a better time to consider orthodontic treatment because today’s technology can help anyone achieve a beautiful smile. Broad Street Braces is Philly’s premier orthodontic specialist helping children, teens, and adults with outstanding orthodontic treatments. Many adults live with crooked teeth because…

Brush Those Braces!

October 29, 2019

Tootpaste Being Applied on a Toothbrush Philadelphia PA

If you or your child has braces, it is essential that you understand how important brushing your teeth is. While cleaning the teeth is necessary throughout life, it is even more critical to your teeth while you are undergoing orthodontic treatment. Brushing well is more challenging to do well with braces because brackets and wires…

Flossing With Braces

September 12, 2019

You have heard it your whole life from your dentist: “Floss your teeth every day.” Whether you were an avid flosser before you had braces put on or not, you may be wondering how in the world you will floss now that you have braces. Surprisingly, flossing with braces is not quite as difficult as you…

When Your Alignment Process Involves The Removal Of Your Wisdom Teeth

August 12, 2019

While it is Broad Street Braces’ goal to avoid pulling teeth during the alignment process, there are occasions when it is necessary in order to create more space in your mouth. Wisdom teeth are commonly known to require removal during your alignment process. Wisdom teeth are known as the third set of molars in your…

Aligned Teeth – Delivering You So Much More Than A Brilliant Smile

July 8, 2019

Aligned teeth offer you much more than a brilliant smile. It’s obvious that Broad Street Braces’ aligning methods provide our patients with smiles that boost their confidence. We feel like we unleash his or her smile superpower every time someone completes our alignment process. Aligned teeth also are beneficial for your oral health. At Broad…

Affording Your Alignment

June 3, 2019

If you look in the mirror and know you need your teeth adjusted and aligned, but you wonder if you can afford it, Broad Street Braces can help. It can be overwhelming when considering if you can afford the brilliant smile you long for. As you consider the possibility of alignment you may be tempted…

Eating Right While Wearing Braces

May 7, 2019

If you’re wearing, or about to wear braces, then you’re on the road to a healthy and happy smile. Your newly aligned teeth will not only provide you with a brilliant smile, but they will also help you maintain optimal physical health as well. Misaligned teeth can lead to tooth decay or oral infections, which…

Deciding If Lingual Braces Are Right For You

April 3, 2019

close up to a womans teeth with lingual braces

Have you been dissatisfied with your smile lately? Are your teeth misaligned and causing you to figure out alternate ways to smile so you don’t have to expose your teeth? If so, it’s time to consider getting your teeth aligned so you can experience the many benefits they have to offer, especially a confident smile.…

Keeping Your Invisalign Visible When It’s Out Of Your Mouth

March 7, 2019

Invisalign orthodontic treatment consists of nearly invisible, removable and comfortable aligners that can adjust your teeth to give you the beautiful smile you want without braces or wires. The system uses a series of clear aligners that are made to adjust your teeth in the way our team at Broad Street Braces wants to move…

Brushing With Braces – Electric Versus Manual Toothbrushes

February 11, 2019

Maintaining optimal oral hygiene is important during the duration of wearing braces. Braces do not imply an automatic pause in oral care while the alignment process is happening. If you’re trying to decide which toothbrush is right for you during your alignment process of wearing braces we can help with that decision. The bottom line…