Braces Maintenance: Your Guide to a Flawless Smile

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So, you’ve decided to embark on the exciting journey towards a straight and dazzling smile with braces! But with that excitement comes a new responsibility: braces maintenance. This article will serve as your ultimate guide to braces maintenance, outlining do’s and don’ts and helpful tips for caring for your braces properly. Dream smile on a […]

How Long Does the Second Crown Appointment Even Take?

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So, you’ve decided to upgrade your smile with a dazzling new crown! But after the first appointment, you might be wondering: how long does the second crown appointment even take? Don’t worry, in this article, we’ll break down the typical timeline, answer your questions about crown procedures, and leave you feeling informed and ready for […]

Why Do My Other Teeth Hurt After Wisdom Tooth Extraction?

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Just had your wisdom teeth extracted? Congrats on surviving the big day! But while you know recovery can be a bit uncomfortable, you might be surprised to find your other teeth aching too. Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Here’s why this happens and how to manage the discomfort. Heal your smile right! Free consultation at […]

How much do braces hurt on a scale of 1-10?

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In our clinic in Downtown PHX, the patients always ask us how much braces hurt on a scale of 1-10, or if it hurts the first day when you start orthodontic treatment. The truth is it doesn’t hurt at all, but it’s completely normal to have some discomfort for a few days after your first […]

Pineapple Juice For Wisdom Teeth Recovery, It Really Helps?

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It is normal to have some discomfort after a wisdom teeth extraction, but there is a home remedy going viral on TikTok to help speed up the recovery, drinking pineapple juice! This dental procedure can be painful and uncomfortable due to the swelling and bleeding that occurs after the surgery. Usually, your dentist will prescribe […]

What should you eat after a tooth extraction?

What should you eat after a tooth extraction?

After having your dental extraction treatment, normally, your dentist tells you how you should eat the following days, which foods are better to eat and which ones you should avoid, so if you want to know in advance this type of soft diet, we will tell you what you should eat after your dental extraction.  […]

What to know before getting braces? The patient’s perspective.

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On our last dental blog article, we talked about the medical point of view on what to expect when getting dental braces. Now that we talked about from the professional and ethical position, we will talk about some tales, advices, and information that we have gathered that come from our patients that is not taught […]

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