Dangers of DIY Orthodontics on the Internet

December 27th, 2016

All over the Internet you'll find videos and articles showing how you can close the gap between teeth or space them out. There is a plethora of DIY orthodontic techniques out there — you can even mail order your own impressions to get clear aligners, without even seeing a dentist or orthodontist. Following the instructions…
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What should we blog about?

December 20th, 2016

As a patient at Westfield Braces, your opinion matters! Dr. Thomas Burns and our team love hearing what our patients think about our practice and the services we provide, and now we want to know, what do you think we should blog about? Perhaps there’s a treatment you’ve always wanted to know about, or you’d…
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Curing the Nail-Biting Habit

December 13th, 2016

Do you ever find yourself gnawing at your nails? Nail-biting is a very common and difficult to break habit which usually has its beginnings in childhood. It can leave your fingers and nail beds red and swollen. But if you think that your nails are the only ones getting roughed up by nail-biting you'd be…
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Toothpaste Guide

December 6th, 2016

Between the huge number of toothpaste brands on the market today, the different flavors, and claims from most to do different things, it isn’t surprising that people feel so confused when it comes to something that should be as simple as buying a tube of toothpaste. This guide will help you identify the common ingredients…
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