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    • Smile Specialists
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    • Orthodontic Emergency Care
    • Types of Orthodontic Treatment
      • Adult Orthodontics
      • Pre-Prosthetic Orthodontic Care
      • Surgical Orthodontics
      • Two-Phase Treatment
    • Types of Orthodontic Appliances
      • Forsus™ Appliance
      • Palatal Expander
      • Headgear
      • Traditional Metal Braces
      • Ceramic Braces
      • WildSmiles
      • Retainers
      • Invisalign®
      • Separators/Spacers
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    • What Can I Eat While Wearing Braces?
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A Retainer Will Be Needed After the Alignment of Your Teeth Has Been Corrected

Posted March 16, 2018 by & filed under Uncategorized.

An orthodontist like Dr. Erik TinHan will often use braces or clear plastic aligners to address misaligned permanent teeth. These orthodontic treatment methods are designed to apply progressive tension to the periodontal connective tissues that anchor your teeth into your gums. Once your teeth attain their ideal alignment, there will... Read more »

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