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Wearing orthodontic braces may be the best choice for correcting your teeth and improving your smile, and that's why you've come to see Dr. James Dean Jensen at James Dean Jensen, DDS, MS, PA. Braces, which consist of brackets and wires, work by gently applying pressure to the teeth, and that pressure causes them to…
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One exciting part about wearing braces from James Dean Jensen, DDS, MS, PA is getting to choose the colors of your rubber bands. Orthodontists place elastic bands, or ligatures, over each bracket to secure the archwire in place. These rubber bands may be individual or connected, depending on your mouth’s needs. From Dr. James Dean…
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 Now that you have braces, it is more important than ever to maintain good oral hygiene during your treatment, says Dr. James Dean Jensen. While we trust you will continue brushing and flossing on a regular basis throughout your treatment at James Dean Jensen, DDS, MS, PA, you also have to mindful of what you…
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Memorial Day didn't become an official holiday until 1971, but Americans started gathering annually in the spring to remember those who lost their lives in war during the 1860s, right after the Civil War. Celebrated on the last Monday in May, people still decorate the grave sites of war veterans and hold memorial services, but…
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