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Tag: Braces

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Simple Advice for Wearing Braces

With as much experience as Dr. Steven Harrison brings to his orthodontics practice, it’s still difficult to get patients excited about their braces. While it’s

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May 17, 2018
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Braces and Self-Confidence

For some people, braces are often associated with embarrassment and social awkwardness. This can be especially true for teenagers already facing many challenges in their

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April 10, 2018
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3D Printing in Orthodontics

At Parkcrest Dental Group, we aim to provide the latest in dental and orthodontic treatment. To do this, Dr. Steven Harrison, your Springfield, MO orthodontist,

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April 3, 2018
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How Long Will I Need My Braces?

For parents, it’s important to know how long your child will need their braces in order to plan out how you will handle their orthodontic

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March 31, 2018
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Can You Eat Popcorn With Braces?

One of the preferred hangout spots for families across the United States is the movie theatre, and popcorn has been a mainstay of movie theatres

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March 28, 2018
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How Can I Protect My Braces While Playing Sports?

As a parent, you know that it is very important for your kids to be physically active. You might not ordinarily hear that from your

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March 21, 2018
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Why You Shouldn’t Drink Soda With Braces

For parents, the struggle to somehow get healthy food into the stomachs of your children is real. They are always more interested in dessert than

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March 14, 2018
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Teeth Whitening: How Do I Keep My Teeth White With Braces?

One of the first things that any person with braces is told by their orthodontist is not to use whitening toothpaste. The reason why is

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March 13, 2018
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Orthodontist in Springfield, MO: Should I Get Braces as an Adult?

You may not know this, but adults have quite a few more responsibilities than children. Because of that, we often put off stuff that we

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February 8, 2018
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