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Should You Use Retainers Forever After Braces?

June 22, 2023

Wearing a retainer forever is the last thing anyone wants after undergoing months, or even years, of orthodontic treatment. However, it could be essential to maintaining your beautiful new smile. Several factors determine if you should use retainers forever after braces. Knowing about the importance of retainers helps to understand why you must wear them,…

Tips to Take Care of Your Kids’ Teeth While They Have Braces

May 22, 2023

As a parent, you should ensure your child takes care of their teeth while having braces. Braces are a big investment in time and money, and ensuring they stay in good condition throughout the treatment process is essential. Below are some tips to help you care for your kids’ teeth while they have braces. Brushing…

How to Support a Child with New Braces

April 13, 2023

New braces can be a big adjustment for kids and teens, not to mention a big investment for parents. The path can be sometimes challenging, but with the right support and encouragement, it is possible for kids to beautifully adjust to new braces. Find out how you can help your child navigate a new set…

Why Did Braces Leave White Spots on My Teeth?

March 15, 2023

For many years, straightening one’s teeth with braces has been a popular and successful cosmetic dental procedure. This technique effectively treats even the most severe cases of orthodontic misalignment. However, some patients discover that their teeth have changed color when they remove the braces after completing the treatment. White, yellow or brown spots on the…

Which Braces Provide the Quickest Results?

February 9, 2023

Cost and time are the two most important things people think about when choosing an orthodontic treatment. If you are dealing with orthodontic issues, you want a solution that gets the job done quickly and does not cost too much. It can take long for orthodontic procedures to yield the desired result. However, some solutions…

What are the Advantages of Choosing Self-Ligating Braces?

January 20, 2023

Self-ligating braces are an advanced orthodontic treatment option. And if you ask the patients of Broad Street Braces, it is just what they anticipate from Dr. Neil. We provide the latest treatment methods and individualized care that consistently exceeds expectations. While we offer all teeth straightening methods, there are several advantages to choosing self-ligating braces.…

What You Should Know Before Getting Metal Braces

December 18, 2022

If you’re looking for options to attain a more confident smile and aren’t an ideal candidate for clear aligners, that doesn’t mean you aren’t a candidate for straighter teeth, greater confidence and better oral health. Metal braces have been in use for more than a century, effectively correcting a variety of unhealthy bites along the…

Foods to Eat and Avoid When Wearing Braces

November 15, 2022

Nothing is more frustrating than eating the wrong foods, breaking your wires and waiting for an appointment to fix your braces. Even worse, you could damage your braces to the point where you cut the inside of your mouth and still have to wait for them to be repaired. Foods To Avoid Most broken braces…

Do Not Rule Out Metal Braces Right Away

October 21, 2022

A teenage Afro-American boy holding a clear aligner in one hand and a dental model with metal braces in the other hand.

There is no denying that wearing braces can cause embarrassment for teens. With the innovation of clear aligners, that issue is largely resolved. However, not every dental patient is a suitable candidate for this type of teeth straightening procedure. The orthodontic problems you face could dictate which treatment is best. While clear aligners may seem…

Take Advantage of Clear Aligners

September 15, 2022

woman opening a case with invisalign braces

Traditionally, straightening your teeth meant wearing metal braces – bands and wires around your teeth that required frequent tightening, changes in your dietary habits, additional oral hygiene practices and discomfort during the process. Thankfully, with advances in dentistry, this method of straightening teeth is no longer necessary in all cases. Clear aligners are the more…