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What to Expect When Your Braces Come Off – Part 2

We know how exciting it is to finally get your braces removed. Finally getting to see your brand-new million dollar smile is a huge event for anyone – teens and adults alike.  Here is some more information about what to expect when your braces come off. For additional information, or

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What to Expect When Your Braces Come Off – Part 1

It has probably been at least year or two. You have had to deal with uncomfortable braces on your teeth, a ton of orthodontist appointments, wearing rubber bands, feeling aches and pains, and not being able to eat some of the foods that you love. But it is almost over

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Invisalign Teen

Not every teenager wants or needs full metal braces. As an alternative, Invisalign offers a more discreet look with as much effectiveness as braces. Invisalign is like a retainer that uses translucent, incremental aligners to regulate teeth. Invisalign is a modern approach to smooth down teeth, using custom-made sequences of

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Survey: Teens Worry about Image, Teeth

A recent survey backed by the makers of Invisalign Teen aligners reveals teenagers worry about their appearance – even more so with the rise of social media – and that concern about how their teeth look is a major cause of teen angst. At Grace & Bowman Orthodontics in Fort Walton

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Five easy ways to care for your braces

It’s important to be prepared for the fact that once you have braces, your teeth will become more difficult to care for. Braces contain lots of tiny spaces where food loves to get trapped, which can cause a build up of plaque. This, if neglected, can lead to more serious

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Common Dental Problems with Braces

At Grace & Bowman Orthodontics in Fort Walton Beach and Niceville, we offer the best orthodontic care. The best care means making patients aware of some problems that can arise with metal braces – and how to avoid them. Here is some information for patients and their parents from Oral-B:

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The Benefits of Straight Teeth

While every parent hopes to see their children always flash bright and happy smiles, parents should know that there are real and positive health benefits associated with healthy and straight teeth. Healthy teeth means a healthy mouth, which leads to a healthier body and mind. At Grace and Bowman Orthodontics,

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Jaw Pain? Could be TMJ

The term is shortened because it’s a mouthful, but TMJ is temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders. These are a set of conditions that can cause pain in the jaw’s joint and in the muscles you use to move your jaw. According to The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research,

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Mouth Guards

With students returning to school and to the athletic fields for the fall season, it’s important to remind parents, coaches and athletes why they should wear mouth guards during practice and competition. Proper mouth and head gear can protect athletes from serious injuries in various sports – ranging from football

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Teeth and Bullying

Bullying that can be physically and emotionally scarring to young children has long been a problem in society, and sadly seems to be increasing in recent years. Bullies often pick on children who are smaller than they are, but that’s just one aspect of these troubling incidents. A recent study

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