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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The Fourth of July is a great time to get together with friends and family members for BBQ, games, fireworks, and other celebrations in honor of our country’s independence. While your fellow revelers eat hot dogs and wave flags, you can impress them by sharing these fascinating facts and historical tidbits about some of our…
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After all your hard work, and months of orthodontic treatment, the big day is finally here—your braces are coming off! What you want to see: beautiful, straight teeth perfectly aligned to create a comfortable, healthy bite. What you don’t want to see: a collection of whitish spots dotting the enamel around your gum line or…
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