August 6th, 2010
Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) have put together a helpful list that outlines when you should call us. Here are some early warning signs indicating it’s time to check in with us:1. Early or late loss of baby teeth2. Difficulty of chewing or biting3. Mouth breathing4. Finger sucking or other oral…
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July 29th, 2010
With summer in full swing, some of us at Dr. Jensen's office wanted to remind all our patients about the importance of reading. Sure it’s easy to keep putting off reading this time of year, but reading during the summer is a vital step in brain development and warding off the dreaded “summer slide.” Plus,…
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July 23rd, 2010
People have been brushing their teeth for thousands of years! In fact, the first “toothbrush” was created around 3000BC! Ancient civilizations used a thin twig with a frayed edge to rub against their teeth for cleaning.The first toothbrush with bristles – similar to today’s toothbrushes – was invented in 1498 in China. Brushes were made…
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July 15th, 2010
Hey, Moms! Have you signed the Moms for Mouth Guards Pledge?We care about your teeth, and we want to help keep you protected from sports injuries that can be damaging to your beautiful smile. As a way of ensuring that children are using proper facial protection equipment, our friends at the American Association of Orthodontics…
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