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Learn what it is like to get braces, the dental process that straightens teeth and corrects the way a person bites on food.
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Kids Health: The Reality of Retainers

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Retainers can be worn after braces come off, or to fix a problem with a person's teeth without braces. They can also help with speech problems. Find out more about retainers, their purposes, how to be fitted for one, how to wear it, and...
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Kids Health: Going to the Dentist

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This article tells all about what happens when you go to the dentist.
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Lots of kids need braces. Find out how they work and how to take care of them by reading this article.
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Wikipedia: Orthodontics

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Wikipedia provides information on orthodontics, including the methods, conditions, diagnosis and treatment planning, and training.