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Oral health is vital for everybody, but especially for children and adolescents. When small children begin to lose their baby teeth, it’s essential that their permanent teeth have the best health possible. Adolescent oral health is also crucial. As children reach their adolescent years, their teeth begin to move into new positions. Sometimes this happens in response […]

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Many people don’t remember their dreams. One reason may be due to sleep apnea. Most people don’t know that dreaming and sleep apnea are interrelated. Dreams occur during the deep REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep cycle that’s vital to a person’s overall health. During REM phases, your eyes dart back and forth beneath your eyelids as

About seven in 10 people feel self-conscious about their teeth. As a result, about 61% of Americans wish they could do something to improve their smiles. The top concerns include crookedness, receding gums, and spaces between teeth. With Invisalign clear braces, you can improve the appearance of your smile and give your self-confidence a boost! Here are

BOSTON, MASS. (Issued Fall 2021) – A revolutionary new technology is turning the Orthodontic world inside-out. Dr. Andrew Chase (photo, far left), principal of ARCH Orthodontics which serves patients from Boston to Provincetown, is recommending the BRIUS system that shortens braces treatment time by up to 50 percent, eliminates most adjustment visits, allows for better oral hygiene,

WESTWOOD, MASS. (Issued FALL 2021) — ARCH Orthodontics of Westwood greeted visitors at the recent HarvestFest hosted by the Westwood Young Women’s Club. Shown at the ARCH table is Orthodontist Dr. Caroline Tahk and the practice’s Marketing Director Jennifer Ford and family. ARCH opened its first Westwood office 12 years ago and moved to its modern office at

Orthodontist Recommends Simple Sleep Device for Those with Moderate Sleep Apnea (Issued Fall 2021) — It sounds like a fairy tale: The good witch says, “Just turn your clock back and you’ll gain an hour of sleep.” On November 7, we moved the hands on clocks and watches back an hour — but we didn’t actually ‘gain’

Around 4 million Americans wear traditional braces each year. Most of these are kids and teens, but adults also choose braces. Braces correct a person’s bite and jaw, and they force teeth into the proper alignment. Traditional braces aren’t the only way to do this, though. You can also choose other options. In most cases, traditional braces

Traditional metal braces may have had a bad rap in the past. But all that has changed. Sure, alternatives exist, but there are still many solid reasons why traditional metal braces are an excellent choice. Metallic braces can simply do things that other braces can’t. But why should I choose traditional metal braces over clear