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Worst Candy for Braces

June 20th, 2024

Most kids love candy; actually, most people in general love candy. So when it comes time for you to get braces there can often be a natural conflict between candy consumption and maintaining the integrity of your braces. For that reason, Dr. Joseph Gregg and our team know that it’s good to know which types…
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Toothbrush Science

June 13th, 2024

Let’s talk science! From the vastness of the cosmos to sub-atomic particles, science helps us understand the world around us and how it works. So, let’s take some familiar scientific fields of study and apply them to your toothbrush. My toothbrush? Yes, indeed! When it comes to your oral health, your toothbrush is the first…
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Don't forget your retainer this summer!

June 5th, 2024

As we start our summer, our team at Gregg Ortho wants to remind our patients who have completed treatment that it is very important to wear your retainer as prescribed even while away for vacations and summer camps. If you are away from home and only wearing your retainer at night, here is a helpful…
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What makes teeth crooked?

May 29th, 2024

Dr. Joseph Gregg and our team hear this question a lot. Some of the common reasons for crooked teeth include: Thumb sucking Tongue thrusting or improper use of the tongue during speaking and swallowing Premature loss of baby teeth, which causes teeth to drift and shift Poor breathing airway caused by enlarged adenoids or tonsils…
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