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Play it Safe this Spring
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 05, 2022.
It's springtime and it's again time to remind our patients at Olm Orthodontics to protect their faces and pearly whites while out on the field playing sports. According to the
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Just What Is Plaque?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 29, 2022.
From the time you were small, you’ve been warned about the dangers of plaque. Why? Because:
It’s an unpleasant film that sticks to your teeth
It causes cavities
It causes gum disease
It can
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Fantastic Elastics
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 22, 2022.
If you already wear traditional braces, you know all about these helpful little rubber rings. But if you are new to the world of braces, you might like to know
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St. Patrick's Day
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 15, 2022.
On March 17, everyone has a little Irish in them. St. Patrick’s Day is a joyous celebration of Irish heritage. The holiday originated as a commemoration of Saint Patrick, who
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How does wisdom tooth removal affect orthodontic care?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 08, 2022.
The purpose of braces and other forms of orthodontic treatment at Olm Orthodontics is to correct malocclusion, also known as crooked or crowded teeth, or “bad bites.” Past orthodontic practice
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When Your Permanent Retainer—Isn’t
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 01, 2022.
Even though it’s called a “permanent retainer,” your fixed retainer isn’t necessarily meant to last a lifetime. But with care, it should last just as long as you need it,
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How NOT to Forget Your Retainer
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.
The alarm sounds in the morning, you wake up and realize "I forgot to wear my retainer!"
If this only happened once, don't panic. Missing one night with a retainer is
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Which Retainer is Right for You?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 15, 2022.
Brackets and wires, clear aligners, lingual braces, regular brackets, self-ligating braces, elastics, spacers—you and your orthodontist have had to narrow down a lot of choices to discover the best treatment
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The Transformation of Valentine's Day
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 08, 2022.
Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the
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Double Duty
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 01, 2022.
If you play a contact sport, you know about mouthguards. You know about the cushioning protection they provide for your teeth. And not just your teeth—mouthguards also help protect your
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Can You Chew Gum and Wear Braces?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 25, 2022.
Well, of course you can chew gum and wear braces. But, should you chew gum and wear braces? That can be a sticky question.
For many years, the answer was a
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The Importance of Orthodontic Treatment at a Young Age
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.
When you think of orthodontic treatment, you may automatically assume that it only relates to older children and teens with alignment and spacing issues. But this isn’t the case: Orthodontic
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What are the benefits of early orthodontic treatment?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.
Orthodontic treatment should begin earlier than most parents are apt to assume. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, orthodontic treatment should start at around seven years of age.
the doctor
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Make this the Year You Stop Smoking
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.
It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start
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Smile, the New Year is Almost Here!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 28, 2021.
We’ve been celebrating the new year for a really, really long time. It goes way back, but it started formally in 1582, when Pope George XIII made January 1st the
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Spacing Out
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 21, 2021.
One of the most common reasons for getting braces is because there’s just not enough room for all your teeth to fit next to each other evenly. The result is
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