Watching your child dress up as their favorite cartoon character or super hero brings you massive joy, but every Halloween, you’re worried about their fragile, developing mouth becoming affected by oral health problems. Your house is about to become an apocalyptic stockpile of bags full of free candy, and between you and your little ones, you’ll be snacking on delicious sweets until the new year. That’s why it’s important to have these six Halloween candy tips in your back pocket to keep cavities from wreaking havoc on your family’s oral health. (more…)

Patients who have never worn braces will quickly notice their valuable benefits, no matter if they’re made of traditional metal brackets and wires or a clear, smooth plastic. However, if you’ve worn braces in the past but have noticed your teeth shifting back into their original position, you might be asking, “Is Invisalign right for me?” To help answer that question, read on to find out if clear aligners can treat your crooked smile.

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