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Tips for Easier Flossing with Braces

Posted on 12/1/2025 by Raleigh Family Orthodontics
Maintaining good oral hygiene is essential for everyone, but it can be especially challenging for people who wear braces. Food particles and plaque can easily get trapped around brackets and wires, making it difficult to clean your teeth effectively. Fortunately, there are a few tips and tricks...
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The Benefits of Permanent Retainers - Keeping Your Smile Straight for Life

Posted on 11/15/2025 by Raleigh Family Orthodontics
After completing orthodontic treatment, whether braces or aligners, you might think your journey to a straighter smile is over. But it's not quite! Your teeth have a natural tendency to shift back towards their original positions, a process called relapse. This is where permanent retainers come in:...
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Will Wearing Braces Leave Marks on Your Teeth?

Posted on 11/3/2025 by Raleigh Family Orthodontics
Many people worry about the possibility of braces leaving permanent marks on their teeth. This is a valid concern, especially for adults who are considering orthodontic treatment for the first time. The good news is that, with proper care and attention, the risk of permanent marks from braces is...
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All Posts:
Tips for Easier Flossing with Braces
12/1/2025
The Benefits of Permanent Retainers - Keeping Your Smile Straight for Life
11/15/2025
Will Wearing Braces Leave Marks on Your Teeth?
11/3/2025
Dental Emergencies - What They Are and What You Should Do if One Occurs
10/15/2025
Understanding Lingual Braces and Their Benefits
10/1/2025
Times When Early Orthodontic Intervention Can Help
9/15/2025
What is Occlusion?
9/1/2025
If Your Teeth Shift After Having Braces, Are Aligners an Option?
8/15/2025
Can You Get Braces If You Have a Dental Implant?
8/1/2025
Caring for Your Retainer Effectively - Best Practices
7/15/2025
When Are Lingual Braces the Best Option?
7/1/2025
What Types of Braces are Best for Overbites?
6/16/2025
The Importance of Wearing a Retainer After Orthodontic Treatment
6/2/2025
Get Healthy by Straightening Your Teeth
5/15/2025
Common Oral Problems To Avoid While Wearing Braces
5/1/2025
How Braces Can Help with Tooth Decay
4/15/2025
Do Orthodontics Correct Crossbites?
4/1/2025
How Often Do You Need to Have Observational Visits after Wearing Braces?
3/15/2025
How to Tell When Your Braces Need to Be Adjusted
3/3/2025
Why Sticky Foods Are So Dangerous to Braces
2/15/2025
Dangerous Foods for Traditional Braces
2/3/2025
The Many Miraculous Uses of Toothpaste
1/15/2025
What is the Indirect Bonding Technique?
1/1/2025
Stopping Orthodontic Problems Before They Start - A Guide to Maintaining a Healthy Smile
12/16/2024
Frequently Asked Questions about Tads
12/2/2024
Tips for Maintaining Oral Hygiene With Braces
11/15/2024
The Importance of Retainers
11/1/2024
Understanding the Process of Getting Braces
10/15/2024
Tips for Managing Discomfort During Orthodontic Treatment
10/1/2024
Orthodontic Treatment for Cleft Lip and Palate Patients
9/16/2024
Orthodontic Treatment Considerations for Patients With Dental Anomalies
9/2/2024
Orthodontic Problems Explained
8/15/2024
How Can Orthodontic Treatment Help?
8/1/2024
Fixing Teeth Gaps with Orthodontic Bands
7/15/2024
Common Types of Removable Orthodontic Appliances
7/1/2024
Options for Braces If You Have Metal Allergies
6/15/2024
Potential Issues With Over-The-Counter Aligners
6/3/2024
Does Teeth Straightening Change the Face?
5/15/2024
Does Dental Insurance Cover Teeth Straightening?
5/1/2024
Can My Teeth Be Straightened Without Braces?
4/15/2024
Are Braces Always Moving Your Teeth?
4/1/2024
The Impact of Orthodontics on Oral Health
3/15/2024
The Impact of Dietary Habits on Orthodontic Treatment
3/1/2024
What Is the Minimum Age for a Child to Get Braces?
2/15/2024
What Is Surgical Orthodontics?
2/2/2024
What Are Early Symptoms of Orthodontic Problems?
1/15/2024
Types of Malocclusion and Their Correction
1/2/2024
Tips for Managing Orthodontic Discomfort
12/15/2023
Orthodontic Care During Pregnancy
12/1/2023
Who Is Eligible For Clear Aligner Treatment?
11/15/2023
Can Teeth Under a Fixed Bridge Get Infected?
11/1/2023
How Long Must Retainers Be Worn?
10/31/2023
Can I Continue To Participate In Sports While Wearing Braces?
10/15/2023
What Should You Do To Keep Your Retainer Clean And In Good Shape?
9/25/2023
The Role of Retainers in Maintaining Your Orthodontic Results
8/21/2023
Types Of Dental Braces
8/7/2023
How to Keep Teeth Safe When Playing Sports
7/24/2023
Can you be able to recognize oral cancer
7/10/2023
Options For Braces
6/19/2023
What are the Benefits of Teeth Straightening
6/5/2023
Common Teeth Problems an Orthodontist Can Fix
5/22/2023
Things Adults Should Know When Choosing An Invisalign Dentist
5/8/2023
Dental Procedures That Set Teeth Straight
4/24/2023
Invisalign or braces
4/10/2023
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