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Parts of the Tooth and How Braces Work!
You’ve seen the charts and book illustrations, right? Little diagrams that have the cross-section of a tooth, with all the different parts of the tooth labeled. It’s all so simple and self-explanatory when you see it there. Of course the “root” is what the bottom part of the tooth is called, and yeah, those pinkish-red…
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Does Chewing Ice Damage Your Teeth?
We’ve probably all been told not to chew on ice, that crunching ice cubes damages teeth. You may have wondered if your mom just said that because she didn’t want you getting ice out of the freezer all the time. Or maybe your coworker just doesn’t like the crunching sound happening in the cubicle next…
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Tooth Enamel: What is It?
Dentists talk a lot about caring for your enamel, if you have braces, your orthodontist probably harps on that topic all the time. But what exactly is tooth enamel? Good question. The long answer is found in journal articles full of chemical formulas that would make your eyes glaze over, so we’re going to try…
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How Much Does Your Child’s Smile REALLY Impact the Future?
Katie grew up as a minority and received a lot of bullying as a child. Much of the ridicule she endured focused on physical features: her skin color, her prominent nose, and of course, her crooked teeth. She couldn’t do anything about her nose and skin color, but she could hide her teeth. Katie learned…
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5 Things Parents Should Know about Their Kid’s Braces
Braces are a big deal! They are an investment in your child’s health, self-confidence, and smile. And they are definitely just that: an investment. Many parents have financial concerns about the cost of braces for their kids as well as other questions on how to guide their child in caring for their braces. In this…
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Here’s Why IV Sedation Fears are a Myth
Like you, we make your child’s safety and wellbeing a priority! That’s why we offer IV sedation for your child and why we’re taking the time to share the benefits of sedation dentistry with you.
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How to Get a Good Deal on Your Child’s Orthodontic Care!
Does this remind you of yourself? Your child needs braces, but when you start doing your homework, you find out that braces can cost up to $6000. First you are overwhelmed, and then you are frustrated, wondering how you are going to meet your child’s needs while keeping your family afloat financially.