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Spring Social Media Contest

Posted on March 23rd, 2021 at 10:56 AM

Check out our Spring Contest to win a Nintendo Switch!!!

There are multiple ways to be entered to win!

Don't Catch COVID Fatigue!

Posted on February 15th, 2021 at 10:59 AM

WE KNOW HOW difficult the coronavirus has made the last year, and we know how eager everyone is for things to go back to normal. The temptation to act like they already have is very real, but it’s critical that we stay the course now that we can see the vaccination light at the end of the tunnel. How frustrating would it be to catch the virus now, when we’re so close to being protected from it?

A Quick Round of Orthodontics FAQs

Posted on December 15th, 2020 at 11:57 AM

A LOT OF PEOPLE don’t know very much about how orthodontic treatment works, which means that we tend to hear a lot of the same questions from our patients. Let’s head some of those off with a quick Q-and-A session, but make sure you bring any questions we don’t cover here to your next appointment!

Why We're Thankful for the Dentist

Posted on November 25th, 2020 at 12:48 PM

IT’S THAT TIME of the year when we take stock of what we’re thankful for. Even in a turbulent year, there’s plenty that goes on that list, from our families and friends to new skills we’ve developed, and we hope that hard-working dental professionals are included for a lot of people!

Daily Dental Hygiene for Braces

Posted on November 10th, 2020 at 10:59 AM

WE SHOULD ALL BE happy to spend at least four total minutes a day brushing our teeth morning and evening (and then a few more for flossing), considering how important good oral health is. Braces-wearers might need to take a little more time on it, considering all those extra nooks and crannies where bacteria, food particles, and plaque can hide. Nobody wants their Braces Off Day marred by tooth decay and unsightly stains. That’s why we’re here with some dental hygiene tips for braces-wearers!

How Medicine and Oral Health Intersect

Posted on September 8th, 2020 at 3:49 PM

WE ALL KNOW that medications can have side effects. If you tried, you could probably hear the voice in pharmaceutical commercials rattling off some of the most common ones in your head. We bring it up because those side effects often include oral health problems.

Thank you Erie for Nominating Us for Erie's Choice

Posted on August 17th, 2020 at 3:37 PM

Nothing you wear is more important than a SMILE!! And we are smiling ear to ear at being nominated for the Erie’s Choice 2020 – Best Orthodontist!!

How Braces Move Teeth

Posted on July 28th, 2020 at 10:11 AM

FORMER AND CURRENT braces-wearers know firsthand how much of an effect a few pieces of metal can have on a smile with the help of a skilled orthodontist. It’s pretty incredible, but how does this process actually work? What do the different parts of the appliance do, and how do the tissues of the mouth respond?

Show Us Your Face Mask

Posted on July 7th, 2020 at 2:36 PM

As we face off against the coronavirus, have you found a way to make your facial covering pop? We want to see your mask!!!

Ongoing Personal Coronavirus Precautions

Posted on June 9th, 2020 at 9:09 AM

ACROSS THE COUNTRY, some states and cities are starting to reopen, but that doesn’t mean we should immediately stop all precautionary measures and go straight back to life as usual. Every little bit we can do helps ensure that hospitals don’t get more new cases than they can handle, so let’s quickly review the basics.

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