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A Great Big Thank You To Moms Everywhere

Mother’s Day should probably be every day. But unfortunately it only comes around once a year. It is the day we all say thank you to Moms everywhere. Next weekend is Mother’s Day. Let us all do something special to thank all those Mothers who have been there to help us and see us through our problems. History

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Crossbite – Striving For Symmetry

The technical term for a “bad bite” is a malocclusion. There are many different types of malocclusions depending on what the exact nature of the problem. Sometimes, a poor bite only develops on one side of the mouth instead of both sides. This situation, which is commonly known as a crossbite, happens because of an asymmetry of the

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Straight Teeth – There Are Many Benefits

There are many reasons why people want straight teeth. Not the least of these is the fact that crooked teeth are not the most attractive feature. While a nicely aligned smile can be the part of your looks that pulls everything else together, a crooked smile can draw attention away from an otherwise striking appearance. A great smile

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Moving Teeth – Don't Rush Mother Nature

When moving teeth, “patience is a virtue.” However, as human beings… we want, what we want, when we want it. Unfortunately, most things worth having do not come easily without time and effort and when it comes to a successful orthodontic result, you can’t rush “Mother Nature.” Understanding the physiology of the human body explains why gentle forces

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Independence Day – Some Fun Facts

Independence Day is July 4th and summer is here in full force and half the year has already zoomed by. Our team at Moss Wall Orthodontics researched some fun facts about our country’s most celebrated holiday which hallmarks our independence as a nation. Did you know the Fourth of July or Independence Day, has only been a federal

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Sun Safety – Summer Is No Time To Get Burned

Now that summertime is upon us, kids are spending more time outside, families are going to more outdoor outings and many are heading out on vacation. Join Moss Wall Orthodontics and the EWG (Environmental Working Group) in their efforts, along with dermatologists and sunscreen companies to educate the public when it comes to the truth about sunscreens and

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Orthodontic Tips For Back To School

Orthodontic tips for back to school. It’s that time of year again! The temperature “may” be cooling off, fall sports will be underway, and all the kids are soon headed back to school. At Moss Wall Orthodontics we want to offer a few helpful tips for going back to school with braces! Orthodontic Tips Make sure to follow

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Orthodontic Timing is Everything When Treating Children

Orthodontic timing is important. Moss Wall Orthodontics specializes in the movement of teeth and correction of adverse jaw growth problems. Evaluating and diagnosing each individual patient’s dental development, presents a slightly different challenge for an orthodontist. There are many factors at work and different approaches that can be used. In severe situations, permanent tooth removals may be required

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Labor Day- Some Fun Historical Facts

Do you know why we celebrate Labor Day? Labor Day is a federal holiday in the USA and has been since June 28, 1894 when congress passed an act making the first Monday in September a national holiday. The purpose of Labor Day is to honor laborers of all kinds and the “workingman” and now working woman and

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Baby Boomer Smile – The Finishing Touch

The Baby Boomer generation is like no other. In addition to growing up in the tumultuous sixties and seventies, they were the first to experience the full benefit of modern medicine, changing attitudes about nutrition and exercise, and the advent of plastic surgery. As a result, they have been able to maintain a youthful appearance far longer than any

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