With a FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts), you get to put aside pre-tax money in a tax-free account that you can use on your health care expenses throughout the year. They’re a great resource for many families as a “just-in-case” solution that can help reduce the stress and impact of a sudden medical expense. However, with […]
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You use your teeth to bite, chew and talk countless times throughout your day. Unless something is bothersome, you probably don’t give your grill a second thought. So, with our compliments, gnaw on this enlightening list of ten things you didn’t know about your teeth – but guess what – your orthodontists in Watertown, Brookings, Aberdeen
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You don’t have to wait for your dentist to refer your child to an orthodontist. Parents are often the first to recognize that something is not quite right about their child’s teeth or their jaws. A parent may notice that the front teeth don’t come together when the back teeth are closed, or that the
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Successful orthodontic treatment depends on three things – pressure, time and cooperation. Braces – a fixed orthodontic appliance typically comprised of brackets, bands and wires – put pressure on teeth to gradually move them into the correct position over time. Patient cooperation is needed by keeping teeth clean, avoiding food items that break the brackets,
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Let’s look at how to make your braces fun with colors. For some people, they prefer clear braces or aligners that disappear. However, others enjoy something a little more exciting. Adding colorful elastics and brackets can be a bold fashion statement, expressing your unique personality. Have a favorite color? You can wear that color or
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If someone tells you that your child should have all of their permanent teeth before visiting the orthodontist for the first time, that “someone” is incorrect . In fact, putting off a first visit to the orthodontist until all of a child’s permanent teeth are in could do more harm than good. Here’s why: There’s
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