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Heading Back to School? Save Some Room in Your Backpack!

August 3rd, 2022

If you’re heading back to classes in the next few weeks, you’re probably getting your gear together now. So let’s talk about some of the items you can pack to make orthodontic care easier during school hours. Dental-Healthy Food Watching what foods you eat is especially important now. If you’re carrying your lunch or snacks…
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Brushing with Braces: How to Keep a Clean Mouth

July 27th, 2022

A clean mouth is a happy mouth. And when Dr. Grey and our staff see you have a clean mouth, we are happy too. Of course, all of this should make you happy because you’re the one preventing sneaky little food bits from getting trapped under the wires of your braces. Still, you need to…
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Does my child need two-phase treatment?

July 20th, 2022

Two-phase orthodontic treatment involves two separate and distinct periods that your child receives orthodontic treatment. It allows your son or daughter to begin early treatment of bite and jaw problems, in order to reduce the dental issues he or she experiences later on. Two-phase orthodontic treatment with Dr. Grey can improve how well the second…
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Getting a Retainer? Make It Personal!

July 13th, 2022

If Dr. Grey 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 really…
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