Some people wonder why Westfield orthodontist, Dr. Thomas Burns, and our team work tirelessly to give our patients straight teeth. Of course it’s nice to have a smile full of evenly-aligned teeth, but did you know that straightening your teeth at Westfield Braces can keep them healthier? Straight teeth lead to better oral hygiene, increasing…
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Dr. Thomas Burns, your Westfield orthodontist, is situated around some pretty unique neighborhoods. Each is special with its own personality, created by the people and places (and our amazing patients) living within.Today, Dr. Burns and our team thought we'd ask: What are your favorite things about Westfield? Is there a local event you attend every…
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If you ever sustain damage to your braces and need to call Westfield Braces, we can help you more effectively if you can tell us exactly which piece is in trouble! Here’s a handy diagram and corresponding list of all the parts that make up your braces.Elastic Tie: Tiny rubber band that fits around the…
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You just got braces at Westfield Braces and Dr. Thomas Burns has informed you that over the next several months you will want to avoid eating anything sticky, hard, crunchy, or chewy. What does this leave for you to eat? Lettuce? Nothing?Luckily, there was someone else wondering the same thing when she first got braces!…
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