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Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the Emperor Claudius II and secretly married young men and their brides after the emperor had declared it illegal because only single, young men could be…
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We hear this question a lot at James Dean Jensen, DDS, MS, PA, and we don’t mind when patients who are eager to complete their orthodontic treatment ask us. After all, we know there is no better feeling than getting your braces off! During your initial consultation with Dr. James Dean Jensen, we will map…
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Many patients ask Dr. James Dean Jensen and our team about the differences between Damon Smile braces and regular braces. Today we thought we'd share some information on Damon Smile. A lot of our patients, especially adults, come to Dr. James Dean Jensen thinking traditional braces are the only answer to straight teeth. Here at…
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Great question! Dr. James Dean Jensen and our team at James Dean Jensen, DDS, MS, PA are happy to offer the self-ligating Damon Smile braces. Damon Smile braces use a slide mechanism to hold the archwire in place, thus reducing the amount of pressure exerted on your teeth. In the process, this allows your teeth…
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