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Color Combinations of Elastics for the Holidays

February 2nd, 2017

There's something special about customizing the elastics on your braces to fit your unique personality. Once you embrace your braces (no pun intended) you'll realize how many color options and combinations there are to choose from. Although you'll have a fantastic smile afterward, you won't have this level of customizability once your braces come off,…
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What should we blog about?

January 26th, 2017

As a patient at Erickson - Aamodt Orthodontics, your opinion matters! Drs. Erickson and Aamodt and our team love hearing what our patients think about our practice and the services we provide, and now we want to know, what do you think we should blog about? Perhaps there’s a treatment you’ve always wanted to know…
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To use or not to use mouthwash; that is the question

January 19th, 2017

A famous mouthwash company chose the marketing slogan, “Better than flossing.” As a consumer, would you believe a high-end commercial that essentially tells you to stop flossing? Just use this brand of mouthwash and the risk of gingivitis, cavities, etc., is gone. What a wonderful idea! Now for the reality: This is simply not true.…
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Top Five Best Foods for Oral Health

January 12th, 2017

Some foods are just terrible for your teeth — think cookies and candy bars — but there are certain foods that are beneficial to your oral health. Below, Drs. Erickson and Aamodt and our team have covered five of the top foods to keep your teeth and gums healthy! 1. Crispy, low-acid fruits and vegetables:…
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