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Averting a Plaque Attack…

Gum disease can become a big problem for people as they grow older. Luckily, it doesnโ€™t just happen by accident, and if you know a little about what causes it, youโ€™ll be better able to avoid it in the long run. As unpleasant as it may be to think about, our mouths arenโ€™t the cleanest places in the

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Striving for Symmetry in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti MI….

The technical term for a โ€œbad biteโ€ is a malocclusion. There are many different types of malocclusions depending on what the exact nature of the problem. Sometimes, a poor bite only develops on one side of the mouth instead of both sides. This situation, which is commonly known as a crossbite, happens because of an asymmetry of the

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Are Your Food Choices As Healthy As You Think?

The average American diet is loaded with sugar and a disturbing amount of it is of the processed variety. This does not bode well for our overall health, but of particular concern is the effect large amounts of sugar have on teeth causing tooth decay. Our goal at McNamara Orthodontics is to create beautiful healthy smiles that last

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McNamara Orthodontics’ Patients beware: Halloween Treats Can Bite Back

Halloween is a fun time of year for kids of all agesโ€ฆ but can be a โ€œnightmareโ€ for an orthodontic practice if patients are damaging appliances eating the wrong treats. At McNamara Orthodontics we love Halloween!! However, we also are proactive educating parents and patients of the potential hazards that can occur if orthodontic patients donโ€™t watch what

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Avoiding a Crowd in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti MI.

Have you ever given any thought to what it actually means to have a โ€œperfectโ€ smile? Most people when asked this question will conjure up mental images of models and Hollywood actors with dazzling teeth. However, there is an actual medical definition of the way the teeth are meant to fit together. The word โ€œocclusionโ€ refers to the

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