Parents of a certain age will no doubt remember the teen comedies of the 1980s. These movies typically included a character so wired up with orthodontic apparatus (elaborate metal braces, rubber bands, a mountain of headgear) that he or she looked like some sort of electrical machinery. In recent years, the technological advancements in braces…
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At Westfield Braces, we know orthodontic emergencies are neither convenient nor timely. If you are a patient of record, Dr. Thomas Burns and our team are more than willing to see you after hours or over the weekend. As a general rule, you should call our Westfield, NJ office when you experience severe pain or…
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Well, of course you can chew gum and wear braces. But, should you chew gum and wear braces? That can be a sticky question. For many years, the answer was a firm “No.” Not only did our favorite chewables literally gum up the (dental) works, but they were filled with loads of the sugar that…
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The best part of summer vacation is time. Time to hang with friends, time to travel, time to get a summer job, time to catch your breath after a busy school year. And if Dr. Thomas Burns and our team have recommended braces, summer is also a great time to start orthodontic treatment! Time for…
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