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Does Your Child Need Braces?: A Parent’s Guide

February 24, 2015 Delta Dental of Idaho

Braces and orthodontic treatment are used to correct “bad bites,” or malocclusion (teeth that are crowded or crooked). Some children may have straight teeth, but their upper and lower jaws may not meet properly. Correcting these problems can create a nice-looking smile, but … [Read more...]

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Dental Technology: The Past, Present & Future

December 4, 2014 Delta Dental of Idaho

The first nylon bristle toothbrush was put on the market less than 80 years ago. That means people were driving cars before they were using an effective toothbrush. The horror! Fortunately, dentistry has come a long way in the last century. New technology allows dentists to … [Read more...]

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Something to Smile About: The Positives of Perfect Posture

November 11, 2014 Delta Dental of Idaho

Slouchy may be a good look for boots and boyfriend jeans, but it’s not a good look for your posture. Standing or sitting in the right position affects more than your looks – it can impact your body and smile. Posture affects jaw alignment.  Poor posture can put harmful … [Read more...]

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Adult braces – Q&A

March 27, 2014 Delta Dental of Idaho

If you aren't one of the lucky ones whose teeth came in perfectly straight, chances are that you have considered getting braces. Some parents choose to get their child braces in their adolescence, and more adults are getting them too. In 2010, the number of adults in braces … [Read more...]

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The History Of Braces

September 5, 2013 Delta Dental of Idaho

For those of you who never got over being called a “metal-mouth” as a pre-teen, it could have been worse. From ancient times, people have wanted a beautiful smile. But it wasn't easy. Archaeologists have found early braces on mummies, who had catgut stretched through crude … [Read more...]

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