Healthy teeth make you happy to share your smile with the world. But there’s more to your smile than its beauty! There’s a lot of hard work going on, too. Teeth Are Designed for Efficient EatingBecause humans are omnivores, we can eat both meat and plants. That’s why our teeth have different shapes—they’re meant to help…
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The weather out there might be frightful for most of us, but not for you! You’ve been waiting all year for a fresh coat of powder and all the outdoor sporting activities winter brings. But before you grab those ski poles, strap into that snowboard, lace up those skates, or dust off that sled, be…
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It’s a new year! A blank calendar! A traditional time to make a few changes that could change your life for the better. And while we applaud big goals like learning a new language, practicing more between lessons, or finally cleaning out that locker, Drs. Shah, Makki, and Wardell would like to start small with…
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Most parents know that routine dental care should begin during their child’s toddler years. And many assume they must wait until their child has all of his or her permanent teeth to visit Drs. Shah, Makki, and Wardell for an initial orthodontic consultation. The ideal age for an orthodontic evaluation is age seven. At that…
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