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July 29, 2019 By Lynn Schneider; Editor, ArchWired.com

PowerProx Six Month Braces

by Richard J. DePaul, Jr., DDS Six Month Braces™. That’s right Six Month Braces. You are not dreaming. You did read that correctly. Six month braces is not a dream, but it can be the answer to the dreams of many

Filed Under: Before Getting Braces, By Dental Professionals

Self Ligating Brackets

July 29, 2019 By Lynn Schneider; Editor, ArchWired.com

All About Self-Ligating Brackets

by Stephen Tracey, D.D.S., M.S. Even though orthodontists like me have dedicated much of our careers to improving smiles through the science and artistry of braces, I realize you, as a patient, want your orthodontic

Filed Under: Before Getting Braces, By Dental Professionals

Orthodontic Power Chains

August 9, 2019 By Lynn Schneider; Editor, ArchWired.com

How Orthodontic Braces Work

Braces are impressive little gadgets. Over time, they move your teeth. But how do they do it? Braces have four basic parts (more are shown in this photo): Brackets made of metal or ceramic. A bracket is attached to

Filed Under: Before Getting Braces, General

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August 9, 2019 By Lynn Schneider; Editor, ArchWired.com

Dental Braces 101 – Introduction

Start Here So, you're an adult who is getting, or has recently gotten, braces. Welcome to the club! Lots of adults are taking the plunge these days for straighter teeth and improved bites. Braces 101 is a series of pages

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Getting Braces Put On

August 9, 2019 By Lynn Schneider; Editor, ArchWired.com

Dental Braces 101 – Part 3: Putting Braces On

Today's the day! What should you expect? A little knowledge goes a long way! How Braces are Put On Your Teeth Brush your teeth well and floss at home. Have a picture taken. That crooked smile is going to change!

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August 10, 2019 By Lynn Schneider; Editor, ArchWired.com

My Experience With Speed Braces

by Michael in Brantford, Ont. Canada; ArchWired Reader I'm 30 years old, and three different dentists over the last seven years have told me that I must do something about my teeth. You see, my lower front teeth are so

Filed Under: Before Getting Braces, Other Reader Stories, Reader Stories

Invisalign

August 10, 2019 By Lynn Schneider; Editor, ArchWired.com

What Type of Dental Braces
Are Best?

Ceramic braces? Invisalign? Traditional metal? Golden metal? Self-ligating brackets? Viazis Brackets? What about Lingual braces? Or mail-order braces? These days, there are many choices available to adults, and it gets

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August 11, 2019 By Lynn Schneider; Editor, ArchWired.com

All About Wilckodontics (AOO)

WilckodonticsTM – also known as Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics (AOO)TM – is a relatively new treatment in the orthodontic realm. It promises to radically shorten your time in braces with a dental surgical procedure. This

Filed Under: Before Getting Braces, During Braces, Getting Jaw Surgery

Spacers

August 11, 2019 By Lynn Schneider; Editor, ArchWired.com

What are Orthodontic Spacers?

Your orthodontist may have told you that you need to have spacers before your braces go on. What does this mean? Some of your teeth may need brackets that are attached to metal bands that go all the way around the

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