Foods to Avoid with Braces This Holiday Season
You already have a list of foods to avoid with braces. Unfortunately, there are some additional foods to avoid with braces this holiday season. Don’t worry — you can still have pumpkin pie and most of the cookies. Just steer clear of that ominous pecan pie and the candy canes. The Standard List of Foods […]
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How to Floss with Braces
When you get new braces, learning new oral hygiene practices can be time-consuming at first. Once you learn how to floss with braces it does get easier. Even though you are already adept at flossing, learning how to thread floss around the wires on your teeth can be tricky. The technician gave you a brief […]
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Common Issues with Braces: How to Avoid Bad Breath
A bright, beautiful smile is often achieved with braces. The time you spend wearing braces is an investment in the good health and appearance of your smile. However, Dr. Andrew Lasley and our staff know that having braces on your teeth can pose challenges. Many of these challenges are commonly faced by all who wear […]
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Flossing and Cleaning Braces
The Lasley Orthodontics team knows that oral hygiene is important, whether you have braces on your teeth or not. But if you are a person who wears braces, caring for your teeth and gums can become somewhat challenging especially flossing and cleaning braces. Without daily oral hygiene practices, you may become prone to cavities and […]
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