July 2, 2026

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How Often Should You Visit the Orthodontist?

Everyone knows they need to visit their dentist at least twice a year for an exam and cleaning. It’s also vital to visit your primary doctor at least once a year for a physical. But how often should you visit the orthodontist? This is one of the more common questions about braces that patients ask. […]

July 2, 2026

Oral Healthcare In Review Proper Cleanings For Braces

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Oral Health Care Year in Review: Proper Cleanings for Braces

When it comes to caring for your health, there are numerous components to keep track of. Overall, you must manage your mental, physical, and oral health to ensure you’re living at your very best. Then, among each subcategory, there are aspects to manage for optimal health. When it comes to your oral health, proper care […]

July 2, 2026

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Retain Your Straight Smile

The time has come for your braces to be removed and you are excited! You’re ready to show the world your new, straight smile. You are also looking forward to having a healthier smile. You may be wondering, however, what comes after braces. How do you retain your straight smile? In most cases, our Dr. Steven […]

July 2, 2026

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Tooth Extraction for Braces

Having Dr. Steven Ricci install traditional metal braces in your child’s mouth creates an effective system capable of realigning your son or daughter’s misaligned teeth. This is often a necessary step for preserving the integrity of their teeth. Also, it prevents complications from dental attrition and dental fractures. However, a tooth extraction for braces is […]

July 2, 2026

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What Not to Eat with Braces

The braces installed at the office of Ricci Orthodontics were designed to slowly realign your teeth, with periodic adjustments. Each time you visit [practice_name] to have your braces tightened, your teeth are moved one small step closer to their ideal alignment. While your braces were designed to be very durable, there are still certain foods […]

July 2, 2026

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There are Different Variations of Braces to Help Correct the Alignment of Your Teeth

Problems with an underbite, overbite or other dental alignment issues can affect your mouth in multiple ways. On an aesthetic level, even minor deviations in the orientation and position of your teeth can leave you with an unappealing smile. On a functional level, when your teeth meet at an unnatural angle in your bite pattern […]

July 2, 2026

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General Information about Bad Bites

A bad bite refers to a misalignment that occurs within your mouth. When patients talk about having a bad bite, professionals know they’re talking about malocclusions. If you suffer from a bad bite, orthodontic services are required. Although numerous misalignment issues can be caused by your environment and life, many others are the result of […]

July 2, 2026

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Oral Hygiene Topic: Orthodontic Braces

Are your teeth out of alignment? Does embarrassment take over when you attempt to smile? Do you suffer from a multitude of malocclusions? These are bad bites in your smile from teeth being out of ideal position? If so, improve your smile with a set of orthodontic braces. Not only will your teeth look prettier, but […]

July 1, 2026

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Straighten Your Smile with a Set of Orthodontic Braces

Are your teeth out of alignment or crooked beyond belief? Do you suffer from a multitude of malocclusions, which are bad bites in your smile caused by teeth out of position? If so, straighten your smile with a set of orthodontic braces. Not only will your teeth look better, but they will also function much