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Announcing Our Summer “Flat Doc Photo” Contest

Dr. Elliott couldn’t make up his mind on where to travel for his summer vacation… so he’ll be hanging out with all of you, wherever your journeys take you! If you’re headed someplace hot, cool, or interesting this summer, bring along “Flat Doc” Dr. Elliott with you! Snap a selfie of yourself and the “Flat Doc” in the

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My Braces are Off But My Wisdom Teeth are Coming In

You’ve been patiently waiting for your orthodontic treatment to come to an end and your braces to come off. You followed all the oral hygiene instructions during and after treatment, but now your wisdom teeth are starting to come in. Will they ruin your new smile? At Elliott Orthodontics, we get this question a lot and rightfully so.

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What to Expect in Your First Week With Braces

You’re getting your braces put on for the first time and you’re not sure what to expect. One thing is for sure; your oral hygiene practices will definitely change. To help prepare you for what’s in store and make the most of your orthodontic treatment, we at Elliott Orthodontics explain what you can expect from your first week in

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Top 3 Best Drinks For Your Teeth

In a previous post, we discussed some of the drinks that have a negative effect on the teeth. This included soda, fruit juices, and coffee. While it may seem like water is your only beverage option, fear not. There are a few drinks still available to quench your thirst without affecting your orthodontic treatment. Milk Not only can

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What To Ask At An Orthodontic Consultation

Orthodontic consultations are often times a complimentary introduction for orthodontists, like Dr. Douglas Elliott, to get to know you and your oral health concerns. The best thing you can do to make the most of your consultation is to prepare a list of questions beforehand. To help you get started, we’ve come up with a list of common

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Orthodontic Treatment: One Phase Or Two?

Did you know that orthodontic treatment is not just for teens and adults? In fact, the American Association of Orthodontics (AAO) recommends that by the age of 7, children should have an initial orthodontic consultation. These comprehensive consultations determine whether or not a child’s teeth are developing properly or if early orthodontic treatment is or will be needed

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