Myths and Facts about Orthodontic treatment (braces)

Often with dentistry- patient’s fear the unknown. When I have patient’s come in with a toothache, the appointment is often over within 30 minutes. They are out of pain…and somewhat surprised.

“Wow! you didn’t even have to get on my chest and tug at my tooth! That’s amazing!”

or…

“Wow! I didn’t even feel that needle… my friend told me to expect a big jabbing needle!”

Often we are skewed by many misconceptions or myths. And it’s these misconceptions that may limit us in having dental treatment. Let me use the field of orthodontics as an example to start setting the record straight…

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