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4 Orthodontic Terms to know: Elastics, Invisalign, TMJ, Phase 1 & 2

FOUR IMPORTANT ORTHODONTIC TOPICS THAT ALL PATIENTS SHOULD KNOW If you have any questions about treatment or you would like to explore some of these treatment options more in-depth, contact us today! 1. ELASTICS Elastics are an adjunctive part of orthodontic treatment. They are small rubber bands in varying amounts of force that can be

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5 Important Differences Between Invisalign and Mail Order Aligners

  Whenever you need a way to straighten your teeth and your smile, but don’t want to have to deal with normal metal braces, you have two options. You can use mail order aligners or Invisalign braces as an alternative to metal braces. Mail-order aligner brands give you DIY treatment from the comfort of your

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Do You Want To Whiten Your Teeth, Fast?

Modern technology has made teeth whitening methods affordable and effective more than ever before. This billion-dollar-a-year- industry claims to help people all over the world happier with their perfect teeth, but not all teeth whitening methods are safe and/or effective. What makes teeth look yellow? Teeth look yellow due to smoking, bruxing (grinding your teeth), staining foods and drinks, and

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Top Questions To Ask At Your Orthodontist Consultation

Top Questions To Ask At Your Orthodontist Consultation If you’re dealing with dental problems that require the specialized care of an orthodontist, you’ll want to find an experienced orthodontist who offers the quality care you need. Before trusting someone with your teeth, you’ll want to get some more information. Here’s a look at some of

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Why an Orthodontist is the Definitely-Right Person for Orthodontic Treatment

When your pup is overdue for a groom, you wouldn’t bring them to your appointment at the salon. For maintenance of your poodle’s locks, you visit a groomer – the definitely-right person to maintain your pup’s coat, not the almost-right person. The same is true for orthodontic treatment. Orthodontists are specialized in properly aligning teeth

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Two-Thirds of What Goes On in Your Mouth Is Below the Surface

  Orthodontists use x-rays to check below the surface to look for extra teeth, missing teeth, impacted teeth or teeth coming into the wrong positions. Speaking of extra teeth, did you know snails have over 14,000? A full set of adult human teeth has only 32. Why is looking below the surface so important? Well, some things

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