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Breathing and Orthodontics

Breathing and Orthodontics Many patients and parents are surprised to learn about the benefits of orthodontic treatment extending beyond teeth. Orthodontics is not only a way to straighten teeth and adjust your bite. Your orthodontist’s skills can also identify other illnesses, work hand in hand with other treatments administered by your general doctor and adjust your whole facial

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From Teeth to Jaws: Unraveling the Anatomy of Orthodontics

From Teeth to Jaws: Unraveling the Anatomy of Orthodontics The mouth is a bit of a mystery to those of us who haven’t gotten a degree in dentistry or orthodontics. But, if you’re a patient of an orthodontist, there are some terms and parts of your body you may want to become a bit more familiar with. From

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Whitening Your Teeth

Whitening Your Teeth One of the most common questions orthodontists get during braces treatment is whether white spots on the teeth are to be expected when treatment is done. Even if you aren’t in braces, tooth whitening is something dental professionals get asked about frequently. Luckily here are a few options for whitening your teeth and keeping them

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What to do to Relieve Invisalign Pain?

Invisalign is awesome; it gives you an amazing smile without anyone ever noticing it doing its hard work. Mild soreness after switching your Invisalign trays is completely normal but uncomfortable. To help you manage any Invisalign pain, here are a few tips from Dr. Kevin Race at Race Orthodontics.  Switch Your Aligners Before Bed: Switching to your next

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What Should I Ask my Orthodontist Before Braces?

Getting braces, or any orthodontic appliance is a daunting life change. At the end of your appointment or evaluation, your orthodontist, such as the experienced team at Race Orthodontics, including Dr. Kevin Race, will ask you if you have any questions, and as a new patient, it’s sometimes hard to know what exactly you should be asking or

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Five Vitamins to Improve Your Oral Health

You may take vitamins daily for energy or a better immune system, but vitamins are good for more than just keeping your energy up or gut health. They are integral to good oral health as well. Vitamins are a great and super easy preventative measure for common oral health issues. Improving your mouth’s health every day with vitamins

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