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Can I Wear Braces if I’m Pregnant?

Can I Wear Braces if I’m Pregnant?

The dentist is the first person we remember when we need help for our teeth however there are kinds of help that they’re unable to provide. While your teeth are clean and strong, they may not be in the proper alignment. Whether you have an issue with your bite, spacing, or your teeth are simply not straight, there is nothing that you can do on your own to fix this situation. You need to seek the professional help of an orthodontist to correct the alignment of your teeth. You are open to the idea of getting braces and want to know about your options, but you have one concern. You want to know if being pregnant with braces will pose any kind of problem to your baby on the way.

Pregnant with Braces is Not an Issue

Don’t let getting braces while pregnant worry you. As long as your orthodontist believes that you are a good candidate for orthodontic treatment, you can be pregnant and wear braces. Braces involve treatment of your teeth with the use of wires and brackets or plastic aligners to get the desired results. There is no reason to be worried about your baby while you are trying to achieve a beautiful smile, although you need to be on guard for certain concerns.

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TDO is volunteering at St. Vincent DePaul Soup Kitchen

Over the years, Team Demas Orthodontics (TDO) has been honored to service the needs of our patients who have remained loyal, making our office successful and a wonderful place to work. In an effort to give back to a community that has meant so much to all of us, TDO is pleased to announce we will be volunteering our services at the St. Vincent DePaul Soup Kitchen on May 19th.

About St. Vincent DePaul Mission

St. Vincent DePaul Mission of Waterbury (327 Baldwin Street) has long been a beacon of hope for those people who need help on a temporary basis or otherwise. Father Cascia established the soup kitchen in 1981, building a long history of providing food and other services to the poor and homeless people in the community. With over 350 meals served every day, the soup kitchen has become a fixture in the lives of many individuals who need a nutritional meal to get through the day.

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