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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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What Happens When We Swallow Gum?

Dr. Douglas Elliott and his team at Elliott Orthodontics want to dispel an urban legend about chewing gum: if you swallow a wad of gum, it does not sit in your stomach for seven years. In most cases, actually, not even seven days. Chewing gum, although not meant to be swallowed, passes harmlessly through the digestive system and

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Fun Halloween Costume Ideas for Braces

It’s that time of year again! Halloween is just around the corner and we at Elliott Orthodontics are here to get you ready. For those of you currently in braces, you may be wondering how you can stand out with your costume while disguising your orthodontic treatment. Fear not! Here are six fun costume ideas you can try

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Spread the Word – October is National Orthodontic Health Month

October means something a little different to our team at Elliott Orthodontics because this is National Orthodontic Health Month. During October, orthodontic offices all over the country work together to promote their services and inform the community about the important work we do. Our goal is to draw attention to the fact that everyone needs to be evaluated

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5 Tips for Going Back to School with Braces

Bummed out that summer is almost over? At Elliott Orthodontics in New Boston and Merrimack, NH, we feel this is a great time of year to revisit the basics of caring for your teeth during orthodontic treatment. Starting a healthy routine at the beginning of the school year will go a long way towards achieving a beautiful, healthy

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