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Fun Halloween Costumes Based on Braces

It’s that time of year again! Halloween is just around the corner and we at McNamara 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 that

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Announcing Our Holiday Movie Trivia Contest!

Cinephiles and film fanatics, get ready! If you know your classic holiday movies well, you could win a $50 Target Gift Card! Our multiple choice Holiday Movie Trivia Contest runs October 17th through December 17th. Achieve a perfect score, and you’ll be entered in a final drawing to win the gift card. More information about this contest can

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Spread the Word – October is National Orthodontic Health Month

October means something a little different to our team at McNamara 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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6 Fun Smartphone Apps To Improve Your Oral Hygiene

We use our smartphones for almost everything in our lives. From setting alarms to wake up, to tracking our workouts, calories and calendars, we keep our phones close to us at all times. That being said, it comes as no surprise that our phones can be used to help improve our oral hygiene as well. To help establish

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Announcing Cedar Point Contest Winner Tannah!

Congratulations McNamara Orthodontics’ patient Tannah H! Tannah is the winner of our “Cedar Point Ticket Search” Contest, scoring two tickets to “America’s Rockin’ Roller Coast.” We hid ticket graphics in a photo from Cedar Point. Tannah correctly identify the number of hidden tickets in the picture, and was then randomly selected from a drawing of finalists as the winner! We’re

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Are You Cleaning Your Braces with the Right Toothbrush?

You’re just starting orthodontic treatment and it’s time to brush your teeth. Do you brush with a manual or electric toothbrush? The truth is that either type of toothbrush does an effective job of cleaning the teeth. For those of you not convinced, we’ve listed some features and benefits of each so you can decide for yourself. Benefits

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Announcing Our Crazy Corn Maze Puzzle Contest

There’s still plenty of summer left, but come fall you’ll find the McNamara Orthodontic staff at one of their favorite spots – DeBuck’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch in Belleville, MI. We have your chance to win a $100 gift card to DeBuck’s! Just piece together a tricky puzzle of a corn maze correctly, and you’ll be entered

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Mail Order Orthodontics – Far Too Many Risks?

Would you consider undergoing orthodontic treatment to improve your smile without ever having to step foot inside an orthodontic or dental office? In the last couple years, there has been a significant increase in the purchase of mail order orthodontics and at-home teeth straightening kits, especially with teens. What’s the hook? It is advertised as a more cost-effective

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Vegan Diet And Braces

While we’ve all heard that milk is great for building strong bones and teeth, not everyone drinks milk. Although more Americans are becoming proactive about taking care of their overall health, many of us have dietary preferences that exclude dairy products. Both calcium and vitamin D are essential to your oral health, but are you getting enough calcium?

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