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Buchwald Orthodontics Blog

5 Braces-Friendly School Lunch Ideas

August 26, 2020

Three children eating their lunch at school

After your child gets braces, once-convenient trips to the grocery store can become overwhelming. Since the metal brackets and wires are susceptible to breaking, it is important to find foods that are soft, vitamin-rich, and tasty enough that your child will eat it. However, after a few trips around the store, your cart is only filled with water and a new lunchbox for the school year. Fortunately, an orthodontist in Frisco is sharing five lunch ideas that are delicious and abide by the list of food restrictions!

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How Long Do Braces Need to Be Worn?

June 8, 2020

Woman with braces in Frisco

Are you thinking about getting braces to fix alignment issues in your smile? You probably already know about the dramatic effects that braces have on your teeth, but how long will you need to wear them for? That depends on a variety of different things regarding your individual situation. Continue reading to learn more about the factors that determine the timeline of braces from your orthodontist in Frisco.

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New Braces? Here Are A Few Tips to Survive Your First Week

May 8, 2020

Braces are worn by over 4 million Americans, with the majority of them being children and teenagers. While getting the smile you always wanted is exciting, new braces can be difficult to grow accustomed to, especially at the beginning. With the new mouth soreness, soft tissue irritation, and new limitations to your diet, you begin to wonder if you’ve made a huge mistake. Fortunately, these things are only a small price to pay for the perfect smile. By following a few tips and tricks from your orthodontist in Frisco, you will make it through your first week before you know it!

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