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Stained braces are a common problem for many orthodontic patients. It ruins the appearance of the individual, can be a harbour for bacteria that cause tooth decay and can contribute to the malfunctioning of the actual braces themselves.

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Once you have new braces fitted, you might think it’s time to relax, put your feet up and wait while they straighten your teeth and improve your smile.

But after you leave the orthodontist’s chair, it’s down to you to keep your braces clean as they straighten your teeth. The last thing you want is a build-up of plaque – which could lead to pain and tooth decay.

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It is amazing the changes that have taken place with technology over the last few decades. Cell phones keep getting thinner, all the information in the world is available at any time to most people, and we are riding in self-driving cars. Orthodontics is a field that keeps progressing forward as well. Gone are the days of metal braces being the only option for patients. Here are just a few ways that braces have changed.

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