Our team at Erickson - Aamodt Orthodontics knows that there are many ways you can protect your pearly whites throughout your orthodontic treatment. If you follow the rules and brush your teeth twice a day, floss often, and protect your appliances from damage, you should have a successful treatment. But did you know there’s another…
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By no stretch is it rare for your gums to hurt during and after flossing. Even some bleeding is to be expected. This is especially true if you have not flossed in a long time. However, if your gums do indeed hurt when you floss, and unbearably so, there are some things you can do.…
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Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) describe a set of conditions that involve trouble with your jaw and face muscles. They result from a problem in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which is a hinge that connects the temporal bones, in your skull in front of each ear, to your jaw. The joint enables you to talk, yawn,…
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It's the big day and your braces are finally coming off! Does that mean you are completely done? Not so fast! After you complete your treatment here at Erickson - Aamodt Orthodontics, Drs. Erickson and Aamodt and our team will recommend you wear a retainer, which must be worn routinely after treatment in order to…
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