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Questions, questions…

November 5th, 2015

When beginning orthodontic treatment, most patients ask Drs. Erickson and Aamodt and our team a lot of questions about what to expect, while others choose to just "go with the flow" and leave it to us to build for them a beautiful smile. And for our team at Erickson - Aamodt Orthodontics, that's understandable. But…
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Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!

October 29th, 2015

All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over the world. Some scholars claim that Halloween originated from Celtic festivals that honored the dead or that celebrated the harvest, while others doubt that there's…
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Do I really need to wear my rubber bands with my braces?

October 22nd, 2015

Most of our patients at Erickson - Aamodt Orthodontics will need to wear rubber bands at some point during their orthodontic treatment. The main reason our patients are instructed to wear rubber bands is to correct their bite. If your teeth do not fit together properly, Drs. Erickson and Aamodt will recommend that rubber bands…
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Invisalign® vs. Traditional Braces

October 15th, 2015

A great smile can go a long way. Scientific research suggests that people who smile are perceived as more attractive and confident than those who don’t flash their pearly whites. When it comes time to invest in orthodontics to improve your beautiful smile, choosing the best option can be daunting. Comparing Invisalign to traditional braces…
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