You may have a talent for home repairs. You may be able to rebuild your computer. You may even be able to put together a whole room of furniture armed only with flat-box kits and an Allen wrench. But, please—don’t try do-it-yourself orthodontics! Now that generic clear aligners are available, you might consider giving them…
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Straightening your teeth with traditional braces used to be something of a public affair. While traditional teeth-straightening methods yielded high-quality results, it was also essentially impossible to wear them undetected as you went about your day. The visibility of braces could be especially troubling to teens in the high-stress environment of high school and even…
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Great question! Tooth movement is your body’s natural response to light pressure applied by braces over a period of time (usually two years). Braces work by using brackets that are glued onto your teeth; these brackets have small slots, and that is where Dr. Vaughn Johnson and our team insert orthodontic wires. These wires are…
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The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for Dr. Vaughn Johnson and our team to ask our patients about their summer! Whether you visited our nation’s capital, went on a camping trip, or just stayed in Durango, Bayfield, or Pagosa Springs and relaxed, we want to know how you’re all…
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