One exciting part about wearing braces from Westfield Braces is getting to choose the colors of your rubber bands. Orthodontists place elastic bands, or ligatures, over each bracket to secure the archwire in place. These rubber bands may be individual or connected, depending on your mouth’s needs. From Dr. Thomas Burns, you have the option…
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When the time comes for Dr. Thomas Burns to remove your braces, it is very exciting. Unfortunately, it can be somewhat confusing, too, because you are faced with choosing between two kinds of retainers. Should you go with permanent, removable, or a combination of the two? It is always wise to follow Westfield Braces recommendations,…
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While everyone understands that a dentist takes care of teeth, not everyone is aware of what an orthodontist does. This confusion sometimes leads to misunderstandings about what Westfield Braces does for our patients and how exactly Dr. Thomas Burns can help them. Let’s take a closer look at a couple of the myths and misconceptions…
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While everyone understands that a dentist takes care of teeth, not everyone is aware of what an orthodontist does. This confusion sometimes leads to misunderstandings about what Westfield Braces does for our patients and how exactly Dr. Thomas Burns can help them. Let’s take a closer look at a couple of the myths and misconceptions…
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