Your answers to common orthodontic questions

Our blog offers great tips and lots of information to make your treatment a huge success! 

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Can Your Invisalign or Braces Cause Headaches?

Find out if your braces and headaches could be related or if you can rule out orthodontic braces as the cause of your head pain.

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Missing Lateral Incisors? Help Your Smile With Braces!

Appel Orthodontics in Philadelphia, PA can determine the best treatment method for your crooked or missing lateral incisors. Visit us to learn more!

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What Is a Palate Expander, and Why Do I Need One?

Appel Orthodontics knows all about palate expanders. We can customize one to your child’s mouth & expand their palate to make it easier to treat later. 

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Can I Reuse Braces Wax? 6 Helpful Tips About Dental Wax

Braces wax, also known as dental wax, is a tool in orthodontic treatment. Its primary use is to help when braces wires are poking into the cheek or tongue.

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Best and Worst Halloween Candy for Kids with Braces

Candy You Can Eat During Halloween While In Braces! We see a lot of Jolly-Rancher-Related-Braces-Bracket-Injuries this time of year.

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Top Ten Most Beautiful Smiles In the World

A person’s smile is their single most memorable feature. So it’s no wonder that so many Hollywood stars are known for their incredible smiles.

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