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Lunchbox Tips For Kids With Braces

August 30, 2022

With September arriving and the start of school, parents will once again be faced with the daily challenge of which items are the most nutritious and packable for their childrens’ lunches. For parents of children wearing braces, the task takes even more planning to ensure their child’s lunch

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I Just Got Braces. What’s Happening With My Saliva?

August 30, 2022

Life is a series of adjustments, and that’s true of getting braces, as well. The first few days after you’ve received braces are likely to be accompanied by changes as your teeth and mouth get used to having these new visitors, and our orthodontist at Scranton always prepares our patients fo

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Soothe Your Mouth With Saltwater

July 27, 2022

Salt has many uses. It adds flavor to food, removes stains from clothing and can even help scrub rust from metal. But did you know that this mineral also has antibacterial and antiseptic properties? Orthodontists endorse salt-based mouth rinses to help soothe mouth sores that the components of b

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Tooth Decay and Food Particles Can’t Hide From This Little Brush

July 27, 2022

Maintaining a thorough oral hygiene routine is crucial to preserving your smile over the years. For children or adults receiving orthodontic treatment including braces, retainers and aligners, it’s even more important. That’s why our friendly orthodontist at Scranton provides all of our pati

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Braces and Stained Teeth Are a Bad Combination

June 28, 2022

You’re wearing braces because you want your teeth to be healthy and complemented by a beautiful smile. And whether they’re metal or clear, braces come with the responsibility of being mindful of foods that can damage their rubber bands, wires and brackets. So, you stay away from foods that a

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Teeth With Braces Require Excellent Oral Care

June 28, 2022

If you’ve become a bit lax about giving your teeth a thorough cleaning twice a day, you will need to reevaluate and ramp your routine up while wearing braces. As with many other important tasks in life, a focus on oral care is all about turning it into a new habit that you’ll stick with.

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Why Do I have to Wear Rubber Bands With my Braces? Your Questions Answered!

May 30, 2022

Although treatment options for straightening teeth have changed over the years, traditional braces continue to be the best option for many of our patients at the orthodontics office of Pittston. Besides braces, we sometimes include elastics as part of our treatment. Current or prospective patien

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How Long Will I Have to Wear Braces?

May 30, 2022

One of the first questions our orthodontist at Scranton is asked by patients and their families is “How long will I have to wear braces?” It’s an obvious question, and one we often receive before treatment even starts! And while the time frame is different for every person, we do our best

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Reap the Advantages of a Stunning Smile

April 26, 2022

What are the first things you notice about individuals when you meet them in-person? Studies have shown that it’s most likely their eyes and mouth. Conversely, those are what others initially note about you. That’s why a fantastic grin is a great asset, and an orthodontist is the person to s

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Ceramic or Metal Braces? Ask Your Orthodontist

March 22, 2022

So much has changed over the years in the way orthodontists like Scranton produce healthy, beautiful smiles. The techniques, technology, and materials we use to bring our patients’ teeth and jaws into alignment have made our treatments faster and more comfortable, and the results are simply ou

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What’s Trending in Oral Care? Consult Your Orthodontist, Not The Internet

February 22, 2022

Technology and ongoing research and development have yielded many advances in orthodontics, and we at Scranton are proud to bring them to our many patients. Clear aligners, more comfortable braces, streamlined procedures, and digital imaging are just a few of the advanced options that have becom

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Six Bad Habits That Can Sabotage Your Oral Health

January 25, 2022

At the office of Pittston your friendly orthodontic specialist is all about creating a healthy, radiant, long-lasting smile that you’ll be proud to show off. But we need some help for our patients. Because all the state-of-the-art techniques and technology we use in our practice won’t stand

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What’s a Malocclusion? Biting Down on Roots of The Word

January 25, 2022

Sometimes you might hear a phrase from a specialist like the orthodontist at Scranton that might sound a bit confusing. Take the term “malocclusion,” which may seem like it comes from a different language altogether. Well, in fact, it does. Malocclusion has its roots in Latin, meaning “bad

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