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Is Invisalign Teen® right for my child?

July 21st, 2021

Straightening your teeth with traditional braces used to be something of a public affair. While traditional teeth-straightening methods yielded high-quality results, it was also essentially impossible to wear them undetected as you went about your day. The visibility of braces could be especially troubling to teens in the high-stress environment of high school and even…
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How do braces move my teeth?

July 14th, 2021

Great question! Tooth movement is your body’s natural response to light pressure applied by braces over a period of time (usually two years). Braces work by using brackets that are glued onto your teeth; these brackets have small slots, and that is where Dr. Vaughn Johnson and our team insert orthodontic wires. These wires are…
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Tell us about your summer!

July 7th, 2021

The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for Dr. Vaughn Johnson and our team to ask our patients about their summer! Whether you visited our nation’s capital, went on a camping trip, or just stayed in Durango, Bayfield, or Pagosa Springs and relaxed, we want to know how you’re all…
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Fun Facts for the Fourth

July 1st, 2021

The Fourth of July is a great time to get together with friends and family members for BBQ, games, fireworks, and other celebrations in honor of our country’s independence. While your fellow revelers eat hot dogs and wave flags, you can impress them by sharing these fascinating facts and historical tidbits about some of our…
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