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Sleep Apnea and Orthodontics in Children
Our children should not snore. Snoring is irritating when your spouse keeps you awake or your uncle in the next room is raising the roof with nocturnal noises. For kids, snoring is a sure sign of sleep apnea, and it has repercussions beyond irrit...
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Confessions of an Early Treatment Believer
Establishing an orthodontic home for your child by age 7 is the standard of care in the dental world. The American Association of Orthodontists endorsed that concept many years ago, and it is still viable today. I graduated from my orthodontic resi...
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My First Day With Hope
By Erin Matthews, Orthodontic Assistant at Wise Orthodontics. As I said in my first blog, my work family at Wise Orthodontics has been extremely supportive of me on my journey with Hope. My role at the office has changed a little as I have transiti...
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Hope’s Journey
By Erin Matthews, Orthodontic Assistant at Wise Orthodontics. I have been a type 1 diabetic for over 20 years. It’s been really difficult to regulate my blood sugars even with an insulin pump and glucose monitor. I’ve tried all of the solutions o...