It's springtime and it's again time to remind our patients at Vaughn Johnson Orthodontics to protect their faces and pearly whites while out on the field playing sports. According to the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, children, high-school athletes and adults have more than 5,000,000 teeth knocked out in sporting events annually. If you are…
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We all want to live our healthiest lives. We know that part of keeping ourselves healthy is regular visits to our Durango, Bayfield, or Pagosa Springs office for checkups and necessary dental work. And that dental work might require an X-ray. Should the amount of radiation in an X-ray concern us? First, it is helpful…
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Is it possible to straighten the teeth without braces? Yes, it is. Welcome to the world of Invisalign aligners. Invisalign aligners are made from a clear, thermoplastic material that is custom made to fit your teeth. Unlike conventional braces, Invisalign aligners are removable. More importantly, the clear thermoplastic material makes the aligners invisible, which is…
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The average age of individuals who get braces is between nine and 14, although it is appropriate for younger children to visit Vaughn Johnson Orthodontics for a consultation with Dr. Vaughn Johnson. While parents may be concerned about the efficacy of early orthodontics, research suggests that early intervention can prevent greater dental health problems later…
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