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New Year's (Orthodontic) Resolutions

January 1st, 2025

Why are New Year’s resolutions so often negative? A depressing reminder of things-you-should-be-doing-but aren’t. A new set of rules-that-must-be-obeyed. A nagging list of changes you should make right this very . . .   No! That’s no way to start the year! Let’s make your resolutions for the New Year a positive, proactive guide to…
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Courting Disaster

December 25th, 2024

When we think of sports and dental damage, we naturally think of hockey and football. But when it comes to the actual number of dental injuries suffered each year, vying for top seed is the game of basketball. How is this possible? After all, football and hockey are categorized as “collision sports”! But along with…
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Tips to Keep Braces Clean

December 18th, 2024

Orthodontic technology changes and improves all the time. Today’s braces are lighter, smaller, and more efficient than those of past years. Wires are thinner and more flexible. Even brackets come in different styles and colors. These developments are all great news for braces wearers. Unfortunately, there is one advancement we haven’t been able to offer:…
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I have halitosis. What can I do?

December 11th, 2024

Halitosis is the fancy, scientific word for “bad breath.” Drs. Shah, Makki, and Wardell and our team know there are several reasons why you may have halitosis; let’s look at a few: Gum disease (also known as periodontal disease) – There are five main types of gum disease, and each one can range from mild…
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