Tips for Caring for Your Braces at School

September 6th, 2017

School can present a few issues when it comes to caring for your braces and mouth, since you won't have the luxury of the time and tools you have at your disposal while you're at home. But if you head to school prepared, you shouldn't have any trouble keeping your braces and mouth in great…
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Dangers of DIY Orthodontics on the Internet

August 30th, 2017

All over the Internet you'll find videos and articles showing how you can close the gap between teeth or space them out. There is a plethora of DIY orthodontic techniques out there — you can even mail order your own impressions to get clear aligners, without even seeing a dentist or orthodontist. Following the instructions…
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What is malocclusion?

August 23rd, 2017

The term malocclusion refers to misalignment of teeth. You may have been born with malocclusion, so your teeth simply grew in crooked, or the misalignment and crowding of your teeth occurred over a period of time. Either way, not only can malocclusion pose cosmetic issues, but it can have a negative effect on your speaking…
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Braces-Friendly Recipe: Breakfast

August 16th, 2017

Kids can be picky eaters. How many times have you seen your child try to hide the peas under a mound of mashed potatoes? At Burk & Flinn Orthodontics, Drs. Burk and Flinn and our team understand how hard it can be to get your child to eat the recommended daily allowance of fruits and…
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