Ask Dr. Burns: Am I too old for braces?

June 23rd, 2010

Who’s afraid of “metal mouth” and the appearance of braces? Not adults, apparently. Recently, our staff at Westfield Braces read a fascinating statistic: the number of adults getting braces has actually climbed 24 percent since 1996! Yes, braces help make your pearly whites strong, healthy and perfectly-aligned, but perhaps another reason for the spike in…
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Smile--June is National Smile Month!

June 16th, 2010

It's June already! Where does the time go?The Westfield Braces team is excited to tell you June marks National Smile Month, a great time to remind our patients to brush, floss, practice good nutrition at home (and over the summer) to avoid cavities and gum disease, among other dental health issues.After all, there's more and…
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Why the Damon® System?

June 9th, 2010

Something big is happening in the orthodontics world, and it’s no other than Damon braces, which allow your teeth to move more comfortably and easily than traditional braces. With the Damon System, achieving that perfect smile will be faster and easier than you ever thought possible.Here’s what makes the Damon System Different:With the new Damon…
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Ask Westfield Braces: Why is it so important to have straight teeth?

June 3rd, 2010

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,…
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