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Orthodontics

Orthodontic treatment can bring your teeth or jaw into alignment. Explore your choices in appliances, proper care, and what to expect during treatment.
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Things to Stop Doing If You Have TMJ
Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS
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What You Need to Know About Braces and Orthodontics
Medically reviewed by Sumaya Ibraheem, DDS
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Braces and Candy: What You Can and Can't Eat
Medically reviewed by Sumaya Ibraheem, DDS
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What to Do About Loose Braces
Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS
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Self-Help Tips for Loose Orthodontic Bands
Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS
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How to Clean and Care for Invisalign Retainers
Medically reviewed by Sumaya Ibraheem, DDS
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Cephalometric or Ceph X-Ray
Medically reviewed by Sumaya Ibraheem, DDS
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Orthodontic Bands and Your Braces
Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS
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Reasons for Braces and Orthodontic Treatment
Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS
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What Are Orthodontic Dental Records?
Medically reviewed by Sumaya Ibraheem, DDS
Smiles Change Lives
Smiles Change Lives Orthodontic Organization
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
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The Best Diet for Those with Braces
Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS
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The Purpose of Elastic Ligatures on Braces
Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS
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Orthodontic Headgear: Purpose, Uses, and What to Expect
Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS
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Invisalign Clear Braces Costs (and Things to Consider)
Medically reviewed by Sumaya Ibraheem, DDS
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An Overview of Orthodontics
Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS