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Once you get your braces off, you want to make sure your smile remains straight! This is where retainers come in. Once your braces come off, you’ll be fitted for a retainer provided by Dr. Anna Salas to keep those teeth in place. A retainer is a custom-fit device that sits in the mouth and…
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Did you know that more than four million children throughout the US and Canada have braces? At West U Orthodontics, Dr. Anna Salas 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…
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We hear this question a lot at West U Orthodontics, and we don’t mind when patients who are eager to complete their orthodontic treatment ask us. After all, we know there is no better feeling than getting your braces off! During your initial consultation with Dr. Anna Salas, we will map out a specific treatment…
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