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Why are regular dental appointments still important while wearing braces?

Posted May 22, 2017 · Add Comment

Some of the major reasons why continuing with your regular dental appointments is important while wearing braces include: 1) Removing plaque and tartar buildup Wearing braces creates more niches where food particles and the bacteria that cause cavities can hide.  Eventually, these hidden and uncleaned areas have the potential to cause cavities  in the same […]

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