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What Should I Ask my Orthodontist Before Braces?

What Should I Ask my Orthodontist Before Braces? Getting braces, or any orthodontic appliance is a daunting life change. At the end of your appointment or evaluation, your orthodontist, such as the experienced team at Drobocky Orthodontics, including Dr. Oles Drobocky, will ask you if you have any questions, and as a new patient, it’s sometimes hard to

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Foods That Worsen Oral Health

Foods That Worsen Oral Health Sugar, acid, and foods that stay in your mouth for longer than necessary are all guilty of worsening your oral health. From dissolving enamel and promoting negative bacteria growth to downright decay, there are some foods you should be sure to moderate or take out of your diet altogether. Keep reading to learn

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Invisalign While You Travel

Invisalign While You Travel Traveling is already stressful, so we don’t want caring for your Invisalign to make it even worse. The good news is that there are a few small changes to your packing routine that can alleviate Invisalign- related stress taking away from your vacation. When you’re in a new place, far from your orthodontist’s office,

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Why Your Visit to the Dentist is Essential

Why Your Visit to the Dentist is Essential To ensure your teeth and mouth are healthy, you should visit a dentist at least once every six months, just like you have a health check with your general practitioner every year. In most dental checkups, your dentist will do a thorough checkup on your teeth and gums, followed by

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Your Invisalign Journey

Your Invisalign Journey Invisalign is as common today as traditional braces. Usually, when you go to the orthodontist, you’ll be shown multiple treatment options, from Invisalign clear aligners to traditional bracket and wire braces. How does Invisalign work exactly? A completely invisible treatment that allows you to eat whatever you want is too good to be true, isn’t

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What to Know About Mouthguards and Braces

What to Know About Mouthguards and Braces We’ve all heard horror stories of sports injuries, or even worse, suffered one ourselves. After getting braces, you may be even more worried about a blow to the face during practice or a big game. The best way to protect your mouth from a painful fate is to invest in a

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Braces and Missing Teeth

Braces and Missing Teeth Losing teeth is an exciting time in any child’s life. The tooth fairy starts making appearances in your household and adult teeth start to grow in. What’s exciting for your kids might raise some fears and questions for the parents. It’s common to wonder if your child is losing teeth at the right time,

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