We’ve all heard that biting your nails is an awful habit, but you many wonder- really- what’s so bad about it? Recently, our team at Westfield Braces found an interesting article that discusses how biting your nails affect your teeth and oral health.Nail biting, also known as Onychophagia, is a common habit among various age…
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Yes, it is, and that’s part of what makes it work, says Dr. Thomas Burns. To find out if you are the right candidate for Invisalign treatment, the first thing we do is to take an impression of your teeth as they are now and digitize it. Using special software, we look at the current…
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Malocclusion, or what Dr. Thomas Burns calls “bad bite,” is the improper alignment of teeth and/or jaws. When your teeth and jaws are not properly aligned, it may impact your bite, the ability to properly care for your teeth, your gum tissue health and even your appearance.Most people experience some degree of malocclusion, but it…
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Dr. Thomas Burns and team understand not everyone enjoys visiting their orthodontist. But we strive to bring you the best and most comforting experience at each visit. We’d like to know: -What is it about Westfield Braces that makes you comfortable or puts you at ease? -Is it something about our pleasant office environment? -Our…
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