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Don’t let braces ruin your Halloween

October 26th, 2022

Halloween is a time to enjoy delicious candies you might avoid the rest of the year. Youngsters who get to dress up and ask for sweet treats out trick-or-treating cherish this holiday. If you have braces on, Dr. Vaughn Johnson would like you still to have fun and celebrate Halloween this year! It’s easy to…
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Orthodontics: From Tooth Fairy to Retainer

October 19th, 2022

You might be surprised to learn that Dr. Vaughn Johnson and our team recommend an orthodontic appointment even before your child has had that last visit from the Tooth Fairy. In fact, orthodontic assessments at our Durango, Bayfield, or Pagosa Springs office can be beneficial at many stages of your child’s life. Let’s look at…
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Getting a Retainer? Make It Personal!

October 12th, 2022

If Dr. Vaughn Johnson and our team recommend a Hawley retainer to complete your orthodontic treatment, you’re getting a classic. This retainer, invented by Dr. Charles Hawley, has been in use since the early decades of the twentieth century. But this isn’t your great grandmother’s pink plastic retainer! The look of today’s Hawley retainer has…
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Year-End Insurance Reminder

October 5th, 2022

Now that October is upon us, Dr. Vaughn Johnson and our team at Vaughn Johnson Orthodontics wanted to send you a friendly reminder to schedule your orthodontic appointment prior to the end of the year to take full advantage of any flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits that you may have. The end of…
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