If you are new to traditional braces, new food restrictions can be discouraging. It is true that you need to skip that bowl of mixed nuts during cocktail hour--remember that your oral health comes first--but don’t fret! There are still many foods you CAN eat. Include these foods at the...
Read more » Though looks may be a driving factor in choosing orthodontics treatment, a properly aligned smile assists with far more than aesthetics. In fact, straight teeth contribute to a host of aspects to oral health! One of the ways a straight smile benefits you daily is that it contributes to positive...
Read more » Sometimes you run into problems with your braces. Broken or loose brackets and wires, loose bands, or wires sticking out can all pop up. At best, these problems are annoying, at worse, they can jeopardize your care. If you are experiencing any of these issues, call our team to discuss...
Read more » Holidays are a fun time with family, friends, and delicious foods. For those with braces, though, sometimes holiday treats can feel very limited. The good news is, it doesn’t have to be! There are still plenty of holiday foods you CAN eat--especially if you make them yourself. Here are some...
Read more » Here at Phan Orthodontics, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area...
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