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Play it Safe this Spring

April 1st, 2026

It's springtime and it's again time to remind our patients at McClure Orthodontics to protect their faces and pearly whites while out on the field playing sports. According to the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, children, high-school athletes and adults have more than 5,000,000 teeth knocked out in sporting events annually. If you are planning…
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How is Damon® Smile different than regular braces?

March 25th, 2026

Great question! Dr. McClure and our team at McClure Orthodontics are happy to offer the self-ligating Damon Smile braces. Damon Smile braces use a slide mechanism to hold the archwire in place, thus reducing the amount of pressure exerted on your teeth. In the process, this allows your teeth to move more freely, quickly and…
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Invisalign® and Invisalign Teen®

March 18th, 2026

There are so many adults and teens in our Raleigh, Cary, Garner or Wendell, NC office who would love to have their teeth straightened but that are unwilling to go through the long and unsightly process of traditional metal braces. Well, that's where Invisalign® and Invisalign Teen® come to the rescue; the most advanced clear…
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What is a palatal expander?

March 11th, 2026

Orthodontists like Dr. McClure recommend a first orthodontic visit and evaluation for your child around the age of seven. We will evaluate your child’s jaw and facial development and make sure that there is enough room in the mouth for the permanent teeth when they arrive. One of the recommendations we might make for early…
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