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Brace sores

What are brace sores?

Few people are born with a perfect smile and with one in four children having crowded or protruding teeth* it is no surprise that thousands have some kind of orthodontic appliance fitted every year.

Unfortunately when braces are first fitted sores can develop on your lips or gums.

* BBC News. Monday, 14 May, 2001

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