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What are the benefits of early orthodontic treatment?

December 25th, 2024

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. Dr. Vaughn Johnson can evaluate your child’s existing and incoming teeth early on to determine whether treatment might be necessary or not. What is early orthodontic…
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Ouch! Are You Biting Your Cheeks More Often?

December 18th, 2024

You’re biting into something delicious, and, Ouch! You bite into something you didn’t mean to—the inside of your tender cheek. Painful moments like this happen every now and again. But if you find that more frequent cheek biting means that you’re extra-cautious when eating or speaking, if you wake up with sore cheeks in the…
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Straight Talk about Your Smile

December 11th, 2024

Braces and aligners help straighten teeth and create a confident, attractive smile. And those visible benefits are amazing! But orthodontic treatment has an even more important purpose than transforming the appearance of your smile—and that’s protecting and improving your oral health. If you’re ready for orthodontic treatment, you know you can look forward to a future…
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Forget Something? It’s on the Tip of Your Tongue!

December 4th, 2024

Let’s see… Toothbrush? Check. Fluoride toothpaste? Check. Floss? Check. Two minutes of thorough brushing? Check. Careful cleaning around your brackets and wires? Check. Wait… there’s something else… it’s right on the tip of your… Ah! Your tongue! Whenever you brush, morning, evening, or any time in between, if you want the freshest breath and cleanest…
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