Diet Soda vs. Regular Soda: Which is better for teeth?
When most patients ask Dr. Hurd this question, they’re thinking strictly about sugar content — cut out the bacteria-feeding sugar that’s present
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Tips for Handling and Avoiding Orthodontic Emergencies
The best way to avoid orthodontic emergencies is to know how to take care of your braces properly throughout your entire treatment.
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How to Floss with Braces
The Dr. Brian Hurd team knows that oral hygiene is important, whether you have braces on your teeth or not. But if
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Helpful Hygiene Tips for Patients Who Wear Braces
Today, Dr. Hurd and our team thought we would offer a few tips for our patients currently undergoing orthodontic treatment. For those
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No Wooden Teeth, Please! Why Oral Health is So Important
Your teeth are precious. Once your permanent teeth come in, they need to last you a lifetime. Extensive tooth decay can lead
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At what age should my child have an orthodontic evaluation?
You may have noticed that kids seem to be getting braces and other orthodontic care a lot earlier these days. There was
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My Mummy had Braces! Weird Facts about the History of Braces
Sometimes real life is stranger and more interesting that any made-up story. These weird and interesting facts about braces will amuse you
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Five Fun Ways to Count Down Your Braces Time
Braces can straighten your teeth to give you a more attractive smile for life. The process can take 18 months to two
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Looking Back at the Old Days of Braces
Braces can be painful, but if you are a teen who loves being social, the worst part about them can be their
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Braces-Friendly Recipe: Breakfast
Kids can be picky eaters. How many times have you seen your child try to hide the peas under a mound of
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