At Westfield Braces, we have been creating beautiful smiles for years. Whether you or your family have visited Dr. Thomas Burns and our team for a single visit or have been loyal patients throughout the years, we would love to hear your thoughts about your experience! In fact, we encourage you to leave a few…
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Many smokers believe that chewing tobacco is a safer alternative to smoking cigarettes. This simply isn't the case! In fact, smokeless tobacco can cause serious health concerns. Smokeless tobacco comes in many forms and goes by many names: dip, snuff, snus, or simply chewing tobacco. Use of these products usually involves sucking or chewing on…
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Just like that, it’s Spring, and the world looks brighter! The skies are sunnier. Daylight in Westfield, NJ lasts longer. And your smile can be brighter, too—with a little bit of spring cleaning.After all, sometimes dental habits become so automatic that we don’t pay them as much attention as we should. Without careful daily brushing…
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Great question! Tooth movement is your body’s natural response to light pressure applied by braces over a period of time (usually two years). Braces work by using brackets that are glued onto your teeth; these brackets have small slots, and that is where Dr. Thomas Burns and our team insert orthodontic wires. These wires are…
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