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Who’s That Spring Chicken – Win a $100 Spring Goodie Bag

We are thinking Spring at Elliott Orthodontics! Dr. Elliott and his team have a fun new contest for you. Each staff member has provided a photo of themselves as a young “duckling”. We want to see if our patients can match the staff member to their corresponding “duckling” photo. All correct entries will be placed into a drawing for

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Orthodontic Retainers – Why Wear Them?

  Orthodontic retainers…Do you really know how important they are? Okay, so you decided to invest in the straightening of your teeth. Your smile is perfect and you are absolutely delighted with your results from Elliott Orthodontics. Now what? Orthodontic retainers that were made specifically for you are the most important key to you maintaining that new gorgeous

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Oral Hygiene – What How And Why

Oral Hygiene … Okay we all know what oral means and the definition of hygiene is “conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially through cleanliness”. Therefore it means taking care of your mouth and teeth. All dentists and Orthodontists like those at Elliott Orthodontics recommend being attentive to your teeth and your overall oral

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Dental Abscess – Causes And Cures

A dental abscess, or tooth abscess, is an accumulation of pus that forms inside the teeth or gums. The abscess typically originates from a bacterial infection, often one that has accumulated in the soft pulp of the tooth. Bacteria exist in plaque, a by-product of food, saliva and bacteria in the mouth which sticks to the teeth and

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Teeth Are Not Tools

Care for your teeth! Have you ever been frustrated opening a bottle, container, prying open a lid, or ripping open a package with your hands? Jimmy Fallon, host of NBC-TV’s popular “Tonight Show” tried prying open a tube of scar tissue repair gel with disastrous results. For the 40 year old comedian, what happened next wasn’t funny: when

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Revamp Your Smile With Orthodontics 2017

Orthodontics 2017…The New Year is the perfect time to make changes to improve your life, whether that means a new exercise program, healthier diet, or getting a healthier new smile. What better way to boost your appearance, confidence and achieve better dental health than orthodontics! Do you have any of these dental problems? • Crowding of teeth •

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