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Braces can leave the soft tissues of the mouth sore and tender. Learn tips on dealing with braces and soft tissue pain here.

Many people believe that children need to wait until their baby teeth are gone to see the orthodontist. As you’ll learn, however, this is not…

Contrary to what some believe, flossing with braces is not only possible, but absolutely necessary. Here are four tips on how it can be done.

Dr. Kellyn Hodges offers a brief history of braces, as well as information on the techniques that are available to orthodontic patients today.

Is it all right to chew gum while wearing traditional metal braces? What if the gum is sugar free? Find the answers in this blog…

Do java and metal mix? Find out whether you can still drink coffee while wearing conventional metal braces.

Dr. Kellyn Hodges discusses adult braces, and whether or not orthodontic treatment is safe during pregnancy.

How do you know when it’s time for you to get braces? Here are five signs that it may be time for you to seek…

Braces need to be tightened regularly, but sometimes braces tightening can cause side effects. Learn more here.

Braces can help alleviate headaches, but they may also cause headaches. Learn more about orthodontic braces and headaches in this blog post.