Although adolescence is a common time to get braces, there’s no reason for adults of any age to have to deal with crooked teeth, overbite, underbite, or other dental issues. In fact, the American Association of Orthodontists notes that demand for orthodontic treatment in adults continues to grow, with adults representing 20% of new patients.…
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Patients have so many choices for straightening their teeth nowadays — clear aligners, ceramic braces, lingual braces, self-ligating braces — but who is best suited to guide them through orthodontic treatment? Well, an orthodontist like Dr. Vaughn Johnson in Durango, Bayfield, or Pagosa Springs of course! This may seem obvious, but there’s misinformation circulating with…
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You know the school day’s over when you hear these seven little words: “I’m home! Is there anything to eat?” And before your child got braces, you had the answer: simple, tasty snacks that provided not only an energy boost, but nutritional elements to help build strong teeth and strong bodies. But now whole carrot…
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Contrary to popular belief, orthodontic treatment is not just for older children and teens who have alignment and spacing issues. At our Durango, Bayfield, or Pagosa Springs office, orthodontic treatment offers many benefits for children at a young age. Dr. Vaughn Johnson can identify your child’s alignment issues early, and provide treatment as the teeth…
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