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Shark Teeth

June 28th, 2023

It seems like sharks are everywhere these days—on land, sea, and air(waves). A halftime show meme gone viral. A week of summer TV devoted to our favorite apex predators. And who doesn’t have “Baby Shark” playing in their heads all day once they’ve heard it? But are we jumping the shark to discuss this topic…
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Rubber Band Horoscopes: What your color says about you

June 22nd, 2023

One exciting part about wearing braces from Erickson - Aamodt Orthodontics is getting to choose the colors of your rubber bands. Orthodontists place elastic bands, or ligatures, over each bracket to secure the archwire in place. These rubber bands may be individual or connected, depending on your mouth’s needs. From Drs. Erickson and Aamodt, you…
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Why is flossing so important when I have braces?

June 22nd, 2023

You've made an investment on spending money on getting braces, so why not keep your teeth in good health while undergoing orthodontic treatment?  Drs. Erickson and Aamodt and our team at Erickson - Aamodt Orthodontics will tell you it is just as important to develop a regular hygiene routine while you're wearing braces as you…
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Snacks that are Healthy for Your Body and Your Braces

June 15th, 2023

You know the school day’s over when you hear these seven little words: “I’m home! Is there anything to eat?” And before your child got braces, you had the answer: simple, tasty snacks that provided not only an energy boost, but nutritional elements to help build strong teeth and strong bodies. But now whole carrot…
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