Valentine's Day History

February 14th, 2024

Valentine’s Day is best known as a celebration of love in all its forms. Pink hearts, red roses, and cute greeting cards adorn every surface you see. What many people don’t realize is that the modern Valentine’s Day celebration arose from a religious holiday. St. Valentine’s Day was originally celebrated as a religious feast day…
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Five Tips in Caring for Your Braces During Orthodontic Treatment

February 7th, 2024

After getting your braces, it is important to know how to take care of your teeth in order to ensure that your braces stay intact and do their job so that your teeth are in top-notch condition after you complete your orthodontic treatment. Today, our team at Westfield Braces thought we would provide you with…
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Caring for Your Smile after Damon® Smile Treatment

January 31st, 2024

After you complete your orthodontic treatment at our Westfield, NJ office and have your Damon Smile braces removed, you will most likely be given a retainer to wear by Dr. Thomas Burns. Retainers will help protect all of the time and money that you’ve invested into your newly aligned teeth, by keeping them in place…
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Hey, Metal Mouth, Hey, Train Tracks! Six Funny Comebacks for People Who Wear Braces

January 24th, 2024

Brace-ism: believe it or not, it’s a concept. The Urban Dictionary defines brace-ism as “acting mean to people who have braces on their teeth.” Phrases like metal mouth, brace face, and train tracks are common jokes uttered by gap-toothed fools who like to make fun of people with braces. While ignoring these comments and taking…
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