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Stars Who Had Braces

April 14th, 2021

Not everyone is born with a million-dollar smile, not even some celebrities. The following stars have all had their moments as a “brace face,” either as a child, teenager, or adult. You might be surprised to learn about stars who had braces (including Gwen Stefani, who got braces just because she could!). Take a look…
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My Mummy had Braces! Weird Facts about the History of Braces

April 7th, 2021

Sometimes real life is stranger and more interesting that any made-up story. These weird and interesting facts about braces will amuse you … and make you glad you didn’t have to get braces “way back when.” Mummies with braces: Archaeologists have discovered mummies with crude bands of metal wrapped around their teeth. The metal was…
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Five Braces-Friendly Dinner Recipes

March 31st, 2021

Did you know that more than four million children throughout the US and Canada have braces? At McClure Orthodontics, Dr. McClure and our staff know that kids can be picky and meticulous eaters. If cooking for children without braces is difficult, preparing meals for children with braces is especially daunting. “Comfort food takes on a…
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Caring for Your Smile after Damon® Smile Treatment

March 24th, 2021

After you complete your orthodontic treatment at our Raleigh, Cary, Garner or Wendell, NC office and have your Damon Smile braces removed, you will most likely be given a retainer to wear by Dr. McClure. Retainers will help protect all of the time and money that you’ve invested into your newly aligned teeth, by keeping…
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