Braces-Friendly Recipe: Dinner

February 26th, 2025

Wearing braces during your treatment at Westfield Braces presents some unique challenges in the types of food you can safely eat. The wrong items can be difficult to remove from between your teeth and the appliance. Other foods may even break or loosen your braces. Dinner recipe ideas Lasagna is a great dinner choice because…
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What's in my mouth? A Rundown of Orthodontic Appliances

February 19th, 2025

Dr. Thomas Burns and our team correct the alignment of your teeth and jaws so that you can speak clearly, chew food effectively, and look attractive when you smile. We do this by putting sophisticated gadgets in your mouth. While many of these dental devices look similar, we use a wide variety of orthodontic appliances…
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When Clear Aligners aren’t the Answer

February 12th, 2025

Clear aligners like Invisalign® have become increasingly popular over the past several years and rightly so. They’re removable, easier to clean than braces, and hardly anyone knows you're wearing them. They are great in treating many cases, but they aren't for everyone. Below, Dr. Thomas Burns and our team cover some of the instances where…
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Dangers of DIY Orthodontics on the Internet

February 5th, 2025

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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