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Everything you need to know about Invisalign Cleaning Crystals 

Invisalign

 

Invisalign treatment is one of the most popular orthodontic treatments. This is because you don’t have to have a fixed brace attached to your teeth for months and worry about what food you can and can’t eat, but also when you are wearing the Invisalign aligner it is virtually invisible; you can get the smile of your dreams without people even knowing. 

Even though you don’t need to think about brace care while it’s fitted to your teeth as with other fixed orthodontic appliances, it’s still important to understand how to care for your Invisalign aligner for your oral hygiene and the effectiveness of the treatment. 

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Safe Halloween Treats For Brace Wearers

brace safe Halloween Treats

Halloween is a super exciting time of the year  where adults and children alike can dress up and have fun. It’s a night filled with sugar-loaded sweets and treats, which makes it an extra scary time for brace-wearers.

Fortunately, whether you or your child wears them, we’re here to help you avoid any brace-related frights this Halloween and recommend treats you can enjoy. But first, here’s an overview of the actual damage sugar can have on your teeth and braces.

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A short Guide to keeping your braces clean

cleaning braces

Before we get into cleaning braces, let’s discuss what they actually are.

What are braces?

Brace treatment involves using appliances to straighten crooked, crowded or protruding teeth, close gaps between teeth and correct the bite. There are a variety of different orthodontic braces available, some of which are fixed, located on the outside or the inside of the teeth, and some that are removable.

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