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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 childโ€™s teeth are developing properly or if early orthodontic treatment is or will be needed

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Braces, Late Night Snacks, And Your Oral Health

Itโ€™s 11 pm and, while you should be in bed, youโ€™re standing in front of the fridge trying to decide a snack of choice before calling it a night. You know this isnโ€™t the best life choice for your waistline, but did you know that itโ€™s also bad for your oral health – especially your braces. Your orthodontic

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Announcing Our Holiday Movie Trivia Winner

Our patients impressed us with their thorough knowledge of classic Christmas flicks. From October 17th through December 17th, we challenged patients to complete a tricky multiple-choice movie quiz. Those with perfect scores were then placed in a random drawing. Congratulations to our winner. Her prize is a $50 Target gift card! Thank you to everyone who entered the

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Diabetes and Orthodontics: What You Need to Know

Although diabetes has become a fairly common disease in most recent years, it is still very serious and should be managed properly to avoid damaging effects to the body. These damaging effects include threats to your oral that can greatly influence your orthodontic treatment. Diabetes and Gum Disease The connection between diabetes and periodontal disease is closer than

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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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Announcing Our Spring Break “Seek & Find Contest”

What are your plans for Spring Break? Whether you’re traveling or taking it easy at home, you could be snagging new music, movies, TV shows or podcasts to enjoy with a $100 iTunes gift card. Just enter our “Spring Break Seek & Find Contest!” Our mindsย are on warmer weather during these winter months, and we’ve hidden tiny graphics

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5 Ways to Eat Your Way To A Healthy Smile

All of us here at McNamara Orthodontics have heard the expression โ€œan ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cureโ€. 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, โ€œNew year, new me.โ€ But what exactly does that mean? At Mcnamara Orthodontics, we say โ€œNew year, new smile, better hygiene.โ€ To help you start the new year with a great smile and better oral health, weโ€™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, weโ€™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 donโ€™t stop there. Do you know the negative effects smoking can have on your oral

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