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What Can You Not Eat with Braces
With braces, avoid hard foods (like nuts and ice), sticky foods (such as gum and caramel), crunchy foods (like popcorn and hard crusts), and sugary…
How Long Does It Take to Put on Braces
Putting on braces typically takes about one to two hours. This process starts with cleaning and drying your teeth, followed by applying an adhesive to…
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What Do Rubber Bands Do for Braces: A Guide on Orthodontic Elastics
Rubber bands, or orthodontic elastics, apply additional pressure needed to move your teeth and adjust…
What Candy Can You Eat with Braces | Braces-Friendly Sweets
When wearing braces, choose soft candies that won’t damage the brackets or wires. Ideal options…
How to Stop Braces Pain Immediately
To immediately reduce braces pain, you can apply a cold compress to numb the area…
How to Floss with Braces: Tips from Orthodontics Experts
Flossing with braces requires a floss threader. Thread floss above the wire, guiding it between…