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What Your Braces Rubber Band Color Says About You

September 10th, 2015

However you may feel about having to wear braces, choosing the color of your rubber bands is sure to bring a smile to your face. Whether you want to express your creativity, coordinate your braces with your outfits, or show some serious school spirit, decorating your mouth with colorful bands takes some of the stress…
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Happy Labor Day!

September 3rd, 2015

Labor Day is upon us, and that means the non-official end to summer. Before the kids head back to school and temperatures start to cool down, this is your last chance to barbeque in the beautiful White Bear Lake, Eagan, Apple Valley, or Pine City, MN community, head to the lake, and wear your favorite…
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My Mummy had Braces! Weird Facts about the History of Braces

August 27th, 2015

Sometimes real life is stranger and more interesting that any made-up story. These weird and interesting facts about braces will amuse you … and make you glad you didn’t have to get braces “way back when.” Mummies with braces: Archaeologists have discovered mummies with crude bands of metal wrapped around their teeth. The metal was…
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Early Orthodontics

August 20th, 2015

The average age of individuals who get braces is between nine and 14, although it is appropriate for younger children to visit Erickson - Aamodt Orthodontics for a consultation with Drs. Erickson and Aamodt. While parents may be concerned about the efficacy of early orthodontics, research suggests that early intervention can prevent greater dental health…
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