If you are wearing braces and are planning a vacation, our team at Burk & Flinn Orthodontics would suggest that you be prepared. We put together a list of items that will be handy to have with you at all times while you are out of town. They include: Toothpick, flosspick, or other interdental cleaners…
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After you complete your orthodontic treatment at our Rockville and Olney, MD office and have your Damon Smile braces removed, you will most likely be given a retainer to wear by Drs. Burk and Flinn. Retainers will help protect all of the time and money that you’ve invested into your newly aligned teeth, by keeping…
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“The purpose of all war is peace.” - Saint Augustine Fire truck sirens, baton twirlers, marching bands covering patriotic tunes, colorful floats, costumes, and millions of red, white, and blue American flags being waved in the air on a beautiful day in late May, that is what Memorial Day is all about. It is a…
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Brace-ism: believe it or not, it’s a concept. The Urban Dictionary defines brace-ism as “acting mean to people who have braces on their teeth.” Phrases like metal mouth, brace face, and train tracks are common jokes uttered by gap-toothed fools who like to make fun of people with braces. While ignoring these comments and taking…
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