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Valentine Candy: Is It 4 U?

February 12th, 2025

It’s Valentine’s Day. Love and friendship are in the air, and candy is on the gift list. Are there tasty Valentine treats that are safe to eat even with your braces? We have some sweet news for you! Safe Valentine candy, like the rest of your braces-friendly diet, won’t stick to your braces (potentially causing…
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Planning Your Vegetarian Diet with Your Oral Health in Mind

February 5th, 2025

If you’ve been following a vegetarian or vegan diet, you know that there’s much more to living a healthy life than simply avoiding meat products. Making sure your diet includes enough protein, as well as any nutrients that are primarily available in animal products, takes planning, and there’s no one-menu-fits-all solution. Why? Because there’s no…
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Are you ready for orthodontic treatment?

January 29th, 2025

If you’ve been hiding your smile because you have crooked teeth or gaps between your teeth, it’s time to consider orthodontic treatment with Dr. Wale. Preparing for treatment is an important part of getting the smile you want. Basic exams The first step of preparation is the examination. An oral exam and X-rays taken at…
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When Your Permanent Retainer—Isn’t

January 22nd, 2025

Even though it’s called a “permanent retainer,” your fixed retainer isn’t necessarily meant to last a lifetime. But with care, it should last just as long as you need it, keeping your teeth perfectly aligned after your orthodontic treatment is complete. Why is this retainer the one to choose for challenging alignments? A fixed retainer…
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