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Is Juicing Bad for Your Teeth?

At the start of every new year, most of us begin to reevaluate our waistlines and opt for a healthier lifestyle. With the growing popularity of juicing in recent years, more of our patients have been turning to this diet as a means of increasing their fruit and vegetable intake. While blending veggies, fruits, and other nutrients together

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5 Ways to Eat Your Way To A Healthy Smile

All of us here at Elliott Orthodontics have heard the expression “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. Taking this to heart can make our teeth stronger and brighter if we eat the right foods to support that healthy smile.

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New Year, New Me

At the start of each new year, we often hear people say, “New year, new me.” But what exactly does that mean? At Elliott Orthodontics, we say “New year, new smile, better hygiene.” To help you start the new year with a great smile and better oral health, we’ve come up with a list of essentials you will

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The Impact of Smoking on Oral Health

When it comes to smoking, we’ve all been reminded constantly of the effects it can have on our overall health. In most cases, lung cancer is often the disease of choice that is a result of smoking. However, the damaging effects of smoking don’t stop there. Do you know the negative effects smoking can have on your oral

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How to Survive Thanksgiving with Braces

If you’re a fan of food like we are (and really, who isn’t?), then Thanksgiving just might be one of your favorite holidays. Not only do you get to spend time with the ones you love, but you can also eat all the foods you might not get to eat as often. So how do you enjoy the

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Announcing Our “Pam The Peppy Pumpkin” Contest Winner!

Incredible! We asked our patients to guess the weight of our temporary autumnal office mascot, Pam the Peppy Pumpkin. Our patient Lily was right on the nose… Pam clocks in at 17.2 pounds. Lily’s prize is a $25 Amazon gift card! Congrats to Lily, thank you to all our patients who entered the contest with a guess, and

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