Three Leaf Orthodontics serves patients in Waxhaw and South Charlotte, NC, with specialist-level care in braces, Invisalign®, and comprehensive orthodontic treatment for kids, teens, and adults. Below are answers to the most common questions families in the Charlotte area ask before starting treatment with Dr. Shane Markey. About the Practice Who is the orthodontist at […]
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Quick Summary: People with braces can still eat plenty of foods, especially soft options like yogurt, smoothies, soups, pasta, eggs, soft fruits, mashed potatoes, and tender proteins cut into small pieces. The biggest rule is to avoid hard, sticky, crunchy, or chewy foods that can damage brackets and wires, including gum, caramel, popcorn kernels, ice,
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Quick Summary: Power chains are elastic bands added to braces to apply steady pressure across multiple teeth, often to close gaps, guide rotated teeth, or improve alignment. They may be used near the end of treatment or at another stage depending on the patient’s plan. After getting power chains, patients should avoid sticky, hard, or
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Quick Summary: DIY orthodontics may seem cheaper or easier, but trying to move teeth with rubber bands, kits, glue, wires, or online “teeth hacks” can cause serious damage. The article explains that orthodontic treatment should be supervised by a licensed orthodontist because moving teeth without a full exam can lead to enamel damage, infections, bone
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