By no stretch is it rare for your gums to hurt during and after flossing. Even some bleeding is to be expected. This is especially true if you have not flossed in a long time. However, if your gums do indeed hurt when you floss, and unbearably so, there are some things you can do.…
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Braces have come a long way over the years. In the past, tooth removal was common, palatial expanders were the norm, and headgear and rubber bands were necessary evils to get the desired results. Damon Smile self-ligating braces have made those things distant memories. Despite the competition from other clear braces and aligners, Damon has…
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Although adolescence is a common time to get braces, there’s no reason for adults of any age to have to deal with crooked teeth, overbite, underbite, or other dental issues. In fact, the American Association of Orthodontists notes that demand for orthodontic treatment in adults continues to grow, with adults representing 20% of new patients.…
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At Westfield Braces, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! Dr. Thomas Burns would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Westfield, NJ area to the national level! When Americans sit down to dinner on the last Thursday of November, the day that Abraham Lincoln designated as the day…
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