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How Your Pearly Whites Can Help You in Life

January 19th, 2022

At Erickson - Aamodt Orthodontics, Drs. Erickson and Aamodt and our staff have found that patients who like their smiles have better self-esteem. People who don’t like their smiles are often skittish about talking to other people. According to the National Women’s Health Resource Center, when women are asked about what they’d most like to…
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Common Braces Problems

January 12th, 2022

It’s useful to know some of the common problems that can arise when you get braces. Even if you take great care of your braces and teeth, you might not be able to avoid certain issues or side effects that accompany braces. But don’t worry: These are all common problems that can be taken care…
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It's a Wrap: Ending the year with a smile!

December 29th, 2021

People have been ushering in the New Year for centuries but it became an official holiday in 1582 when Pope George XIII declared January 1st to be the day on which everyone would celebrate the New Year. At midnight people would yell, holler, and blow horns to scare away the evil spirits of the previous…
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Adjusting Your Diet after a Braces Adjustment

December 22nd, 2021

We all welcome the idea of braces adjustments at our White Bear Lake, Eagan, Apple Valley, or Pine City, MN office—an adjustment, after all, means you have taken another step on the way to your ideal smile! But sometimes the reality of an adjustment can be a little less welcome—you might have a few days…
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