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Barbecues and Braces

June 3rd, 2026

One of the sure signs that summer has arrived is the unmistakable aroma of barbecue drifting over backyards across the country. If you’re new to braces, you might be wondering just how many of your favorite outdoor treats can still go on your plate. Good news! You have a lot of braces-friendly options available—with a…
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Be Prepared!

May 27th, 2026

When you’re busy at school or work, when you’re on vacation, when you’re on the road to adventure—preparation helps everything go smoothly. Especially when the unexpected happens! So, how can you be prepared for any orthodontic and dental situations which might arise? By creating these useful—and portable—travel kits. Everyday Basics Kit Dentists recommend brushing twice…
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When Your Smile Isn’t Aging as Gracefully as You Are

May 20th, 2026

You might have been one of the lucky few born with perfectly straight teeth and a healthy bite. You might have spent months in orthodontic treatment as a teenager to achieve perfectly straight teeth and a healthy bite. But now that you’re growing older, you might be unhappily surprised to discover that your smile isn’t…
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Getting to the Bottom of Chewing Gum Myths

May 13th, 2026

It's a moment many of our patients have experienced. One second you're chewing on a piece of gum, then suddenly you forget to keep chewing and swallow the entire rubbery gob whole! It's at this point you remember your mother warning you as a child that if you swallow gum it will stake a claim…
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