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Helpful Hints for Dealing with Braces Pain

September 30th, 2026

Your first few days with braces will feel rather odd, awkward, and even painful. The day you get your braces you will probably just feel weird, like you have something in your mouth – because you do. You are most likely to feel pain and soreness during the second and third days. After that, you…
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Tips for Keeping Your Breath Fresh While You’re in Braces

September 23rd, 2026

You’ve got a lot going on in your busy life, and whether it’s school, practice, or simply socializing, you want to put a confident face forward. And part of that confidence comes from knowing your breath is its freshest! Too often, though, this time of your life makes that goal seem difficult. Let’s look at…
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Worst Candy for Braces

September 16th, 2026

Most kids love candy; actually, most people in general love candy. So when it comes time for you to get braces there can often be a natural conflict between candy consumption and maintaining the integrity of your braces. For that reason, Drs. Shah, Makki, and Wardell and our team know that it’s good to know…
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Adjusting Your Diet after a Braces Adjustment

September 9th, 2026

We all welcome the idea of braces adjustments at our Palos Hills office—an adjustment, after all, means you have taken another step on the way to your ideal smile! But sometimes the reality of an adjustment can be a little less welcome—you might have a few days of discomfort as you get used to new…
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