Dr. McClure and our team hear this question a lot. Some of the common reasons for crooked teeth include: Thumb sucking Tongue thrusting or improper use of the tongue during speaking and swallowing Premature loss of baby teeth, which causes teeth to drift and shift Poor breathing airway caused by enlarged adenoids or tonsils There…
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Braces don't look or feel much like braces anymore. New materials and techniques have made braces lighter and more comfortable than ever before. One of the most intriguing developments involves Damon Smile self-ligating braces. You might recall that older style braces involved a lot of wire and rubber bands to keep in place. As teeth…
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A lot of our patients, (especially you parents!) come to McClure Orthodontics convinced that traditional braces are the only answer to straight teeth. We are proud to offer Damon Smile in our Raleigh, Cary, Garner or Wendell, NC office, which can give you better results in less time than traditional orthodontic treatment! Damon Smile braces…
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Labor Day honors the contributions that workers have made to this country, and for many Americans, the holiday is a great time to relax at home with family and friends. But there are quite a few people who celebrate the holiday by getting out of town, with an estimated 33 million people traveling more than…
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