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Flex Your Flexible Spending And Smile

Well, we all know that 2017 is quickly winding down and we will soon be welcoming the New Year. As a courtesy to all our patients, this is a reminder to review your Flexible Spending or Health Savings Account (FSA or FLEX) balances to make sure you don’t lose any of your benefits socked away this year. Fall

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Celebrate Orthodontic Health Month in Ann Arbor MI

Did you know that October is National Orthodontic Health Month? McNamara Orthodontics wants you to join us in celebrating the power of a smile during October. You only get one chance to make a first impression, no matter what your age 12, 16 or 60! A perfect smile is one of your best and lifelong assets. Whether you

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Buck Teeth – What To Do?

Buck teeth, also known as a malocclusion or severe overbite, is much more common than we think. In many cases, buck teeth are a hereditary condition. But, it can also be worsened by prolonged thumb sucking, bottle feeding or the overuse of a pacifier. Throughout history, buck teeth have been the cause of bullying and embarrassment. Studies have

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July 4th – Some Independence Day Fun Facts

We celebrate American Independence Day on the July 4th every year. We think of July 4th, 1776, as a day that represents the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States of America as an independent nation. The Continental Congress approved the final wording of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776. They’d been working

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Adult Orthodontics – Growing Leaps And Bounds

Adult Orthodontics – Many people still maintain the belief that braces are for kids and teens. That is far from being factual. In a survey conducted by the AAO (American Association of Orthodontists), many orthodontic practices said that adults comprised up to 50% of their patients. That same study found that 44% of those adult patients were men.

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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 McNamara Orthodontics. Now what? Orthodontic retainers that were made specifically for you are the most important key to you maintaining that new gorgeous smile.

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Tooth Decay – 21st Century Approach To Removing It

Tooth decay…Did you know that for over a century dentists removed both healthy and diseased portions of tooth structure when treating patients as a preventative measure to avoid future decay? However, in the 1970s, a new treatment options emerged, in the dental field known as “Minimally Invasive Dentistry” (MID) attempts to preserve as much of the healthy structure

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Star Stealer Contest Winner – McNamara Orthodontics

Over the past few months, McNamara Orthodontics ran an online contest using our Star Stealer game. Each patient who reached 25 points in the game was entered into a drawing for a $100 Amazon Gift Card. Congratulations to our winner! We have a new contest going on now, a Hidden Toothbrushes game. Count the number of toothbrushes we

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Hidden Toothbrushes Contest at McNamara Orthodontics

It’s time for our next contest at McNamara Orthodontics! Get out those magnifying glasses because we have hidden a number of toothbrushes inside a photo of our office for you to find! Count the number of toothbrushes for a chance to win a $50 iTunes Gift Card! This contest will run through April 17th, and one winner will

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