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A lot of our patients are curious about the difference between an orthodontist and a dentist. In fact, one of the most common questions we hear at James Dean Jensen, DDS, MS, PA is, “Dentists and orthodontists are all the same, right?” A general dentist is your primary dental care provider. Dentists diagnose, treat, and…
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Many developing orthodontic problems can be intercepted and corrected if diagnosed and treated at an early age. Dr. James Dean Jensen and our team at James Dean Jensen, DDS, MS, PA recommend children have their first orthodontic evaluation no later than age seven, or younger if the front four permanent teeth have replaced the baby…
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When most patients ask Dr. James Dean Jensen this question, they're thinking strictly about sugar content — cut out the bacteria-feeding sugar that's present in regular soda by opting for a diet soda and it will be better for your teeth. That seems logical, right? Well, there's a bit more to it than that. Let's…
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Brace-ism: believe it or not, it’s a concept. The Urban Dictionary defines brace-ism as “acting mean to people who have braces on their teeth.” Phrases like metal mouth, brace face, and train tracks are common jokes uttered by gap-toothed fools who like to make fun of people with braces. While ignoring these comments and taking…
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