Some experiences are great, and we look forward to enjoying them again and again. Others have wonderful outcomes, but you feel no need for a sequel. If you’re wondering whether you need to revisit orthodontic treatment, you’re probably in this second group. After all, you put in your time as a teenager. All those days…
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When you get your braces, Dr. Sung Lee and our staff will also give you a list of foods you should not eat and things you should not do. Pay particular attention to these items to keep your teeth and braces safe. Charms belong on bracelets. While you can decorate your braces with colored bands,…
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One exciting part about wearing braces from Sung Lee Orthodontics is getting to choose the colors of your rubber bands. Orthodontists place elastic bands, or ligatures, over each bracket to secure the archwire in place. These rubber bands may be individual or connected, depending on your mouth’s needs. From Dr. Sung Lee, you have the…
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Traditional braces and oral piercings—does the inevitable meeting of metals pose any risks? Let’s look at some of the potential problems with oral piercings, and you and Dr. Sung Lee can decide if you should take a break from jewelry while you’re in treatment. Tooth Damage Enamel is the strongest substance in our bodies, but…
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