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REGULAR SODA OR DIET?

REGULAR SODA OR DIET?

Diet soda vs regular soda: which is better for your teeth? When most patients ask Drs. Numa Cobb III, Numa Cobb Jr. this question, they're thinking strictly about sugar content — cut out the bacteria-feeding sugar that's present in regular soda by opting for a diet...

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AWESOME ARCHWIRES

AWESOME ARCHWIRES

What about awesome archwires? When we think braces, we can’t help but think of the brackets on each tooth and the colorful ligature bands that surround them. But actually, the whole point of those brackets and bands is to hold the archwire in place. They gradually...

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BRACES AND BAND? PLAY ON!

BRACES AND BAND? PLAY ON!

Braces and Band? Play On! You’re in the band and you’re getting braces. Now what? If you are a member of the string or percussion sections, you can go back to rehearsal. You’re good to go. When your talents have seated you in the reed or brass sections, though, a...

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FANTASTIC ELASTICS

FANTASTIC ELASTICS

If you already wear traditional braces, you know all about these helpful little rubber rings. But if you are new to the world of braces, you might like to know just what kind of elastics are available and what they can do for you. Ligatures: Alignment Assistance When...

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