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Are Dairy Products Good for Your Teeth?

As kids we all remember hearing our parents or grandparents remind us that dairy products help build strong bones and teeth. But did you also know that milk and dairy products in general help can assist in improving your oral health and lowering your risk for gum disease? A Winning Combination: Nutrition and Dental Health Brushing and flossing

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If You Play Sports You Should Wear a Mouth Guard

You may not realize it but mouth guards are worth their weight in gold. If you think about it, the use of mouth-guards and the reasons for using them isn’t that far removed from orthodontic technology and the principals at McNamara Orthodontics we employ to create a beautiful and healthy smile for our patients!

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Caring for Your Childrens’ Teeth is Important

  They are known by many names: baby teeth, milk teeth, temporary teeth, deciduous teeth, or primary teeth. Whatever name you prefer, the first set of teeth that erupt is just as important as the permanent teeth and maintaining good oral health from the beginning is critical to a child’s long term dental health throughout life.

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Orthodontic Splints

Dental or Orthodontic Splints are devices that are used when patients suffer from certain types of dental problems. These problems include TMJ or TemporoMandibular Joint disorder, common snoring, sleep apnea, and teeth grinding (bruxism). In orthodontics, a “splint” is designed to fit on top of the upper or lower teeth. Treatment varies based on each patient’s individualize needs

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Faith Hill Proudly Displays Her Braces at the Grammy Awards

Faith Hill proudly displayed her new smile with ceramic braces at the 2013 Grammy Awards. They weren’t noticeable on TV but the photographers were able to clearly capture her tooth-colored braces that she has been wearing for about seven months. She first mentioned the fact she was undergoing orthodontic treatment in Nov 2012 in an interview with country

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Straight Scoop on Whitening Teeth – What you Need to Know

Orthodontist Dr. James McNamara and Dr. Laurie McNamara McClatchey know that teeth whitening kits are available everywhere today; online, over the counter, and from your dentist. Studies report that bleaching or whitening products can improve the color of teeth that stain over time. But before you decide to embark on a whitening program, McNamara Orthodontics would like to

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The Truth About Sugar – Are Your Ready to Take a Stand?

Orthodontists at McNamara Orthodontics know that the consumption of sugar will always be an issue for dental professionals, medical professionals, nutritionists, and health buffs everywhere. As long as sugar remains a large part of the American diet, we will continue to hear about all the negative effects sugar can have on the body. But do we listen? At

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Guess How Much Money Is In The Jar

The closest guess will win all of the money inside of the jar!!! Want to play?  During your next visit to the McNamara Orthodontics office, ask a member our staff to see the money jar.

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