Let’s talk about mouthguards. We could talk about how important wearing a mouthguard is when you lead an active life. If you play sports, ride bikes, skateboard, or participate in many other kinds of exercise, mouthguards protect your teeth, mouth tissue, and jaws from accidents. Or we could talk about how wearing a mouthguard while…
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Whenever we bite down, we’re applying force with our jaw muscles. Functional appliances direct these forces to create healthier tooth and jaw alignment. They’re used to help correct bite problems and to encourage symmetrical jaw growth. Functional appliances aren’t always necessary. Because every child’s teeth and bite are different, orthodontic treatment at our White Bear…
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Press Pause If you are getting braces in the near future, it’s very important to see your regular dentist first. That way, any cavities or other dental problems can be treated before your first orthodontic appointment at our White Bear Lake, Eagan, Apple Valley, or Pine City, MN office. Play it Safe Once you have…
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It’s not unusual for a patient to be unaware of the range of services that orthodontists can provide for their patients. Knowing which services Drs. Erickson and Aamodt and our team perform can help you better understand your options and why we might select a particular method of treatment. Both orthodontists and dentists care about…
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