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
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
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
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?
At McNamara Orthodontics, we suggest bringing your child in for an orthodontic evaluation at age seven. We recommend this age because the first molars come in around this time. While your child will have a mix of adult and baby teeth, our staff can identify any abnormalities or problems in the near future. These problems can include crowding,
You already know the effects alcohol can have on your body, but do you know how it can affect your oral health? At McNamara Orthodontics, our job is to educate adult patients on how to keep their teeth healthy during orthodontic treatment. Before you pick up that glass of your favorite alcoholic beverage, consider what’s inside. Acid – Most
McNamara Orthodontics give a big round of applause to Lukas – the winner of the Spring Break Word Scramble contest! Lukas correctly unscrambled a series of spring-themed words, and was randomly selected from the other finalists for the contest prize – a $100 Amazon gift card! Congrats, Lukas! School is out for summer, but McNamara Orthodontics is staying
We all know what it’s like to have morning breath. But those of us with braces may have morning breath that is a little stronger than most. Dry Mouth and Morning Breath The most common cause of morning breath is dry mouth. When you sleep, your body is not able to produce as much saliva. This is
Summer is getting closer and we’re psyched to spend time at Cedar Point in Sandusky, OH! Want to score two tickets to “America’s Rockin’ Roller Coast?” Enter McNamara Orthodontics’s “Ticket Search Contest.” We are hiding a ticket graphic in a photo from Cedar Point. Correctly identify the number of hidden tickets in the picture and you’ll be entered
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Are you looking for an orthodontist near me in Ann Arbor, MI? Orthodontist Dr. Laurie McNamara McClatchey specializes in orthodontic treatment, which includes early orthodontic treatment for children, orthodontic treatment for teens, and adult orthodontics with braces and Invisalign clear aligners. When considering the cost of braces, the cost of clear aligners, and the time it takes to create your new smile, your choice of treatment provider matters.
