Dr. Thomas Burns and our team at Westfield Braces know that for some of our patients wearing braces, it can be difficult to weave through those wires and brackets as you brush and floss during your treatment. Some of our patients use a water pick to flush out food and other particles and bacteria stuck…
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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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Getting your braces off is exciting. You’ve been working on your new smile for months or years, and it’s time for the trips to our Westfield, NJ office to pay off. Can you imagine how bad it would be to discover that your teeth are straight, but that there’s decay? Caring for your smile while…
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If Dr. Thomas Burns and our team at Westfield Braces have recommended a palatal expander, you might be wondering what it is and how it will help you. A palatal expander is a small appliance fitted in your mouth to create a wider space in the upper jaw. It is often used when there is…
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