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Year-End Insurance Reminder

October 6th, 2016

Now that October is upon us, Drs. Erickson and Aamodt and our team at Erickson - Aamodt Orthodontics wanted to send you a friendly reminder to schedule your orthodontic appointment prior to the end of the year to take full advantage of any flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits that you may have. The…
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Things You Should Never Use Your Braces For

September 29th, 2016

When you get your braces, Drs. Erickson and Aamodt and our staff will also give you a list of foods you should not eat and things you should not do. Pay particular attention to these items to keep your teeth and braces safe. Charms belong on bracelets. While you can decorate your braces with colored…
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Does smoking affect oral health?

September 22nd, 2016

By now, everyone knows that smoking is bad for you. But the truth is its broad-reaching health effects are not all known by everyone. This is especially true of oral health. Smoking can have serious repercussions in this regard. To give you a better idea of how smoking can affect your oral health, Drs. Erickson…
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My teeth don't line up any more. Why?

September 15th, 2016

If your teeth don't line up like they used to any more, you may be suffering from temporomandibular joint disorder, often called TMD. This is a term that can actually be applied to any condition that occurs because the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is inflamed. The temporomandibular joint is essentially the hinge that holds your lower…
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