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Grinding Teeth – Selfie

Grinding teeth and clenching is a very common problem and it has been found that 70% of people clench or grind their teeth as a result of stress and anxiety. The involuntary or habitual grinding of teeth is knows as “bruxism” and it typically occurs during sleep. Besides stress, bruxism can negatively impact the body in many ways.

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Peyton Manning Giving Back After Overcoming a Birth Defect and Bullying

Sports professionals in the limelight are offered the perfect opportunity for giving back, especially after overcoming their own adversities or that of a close family member.  Peyton Manning, famed football star quarterback, overcame a problem of his own after being born with a cleft palate. A cleft palate is a physical deformity of the mouth, when the two

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Thanks Moms!! From Stone Oak Orthodontics

Mother’s Day should probably be every day. But unfortunately it only comes around once a year. It is the day we all say thank you to Moms everywhere. Next weekend is Mother’s Day. Let us all do something special to thank all those Mothers who have been there to help us and see us through our problems. History

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Flat Tito Photo Contest

It’s time to play Flat Tito! Participate in our fun photo contest for a chance to win a Powerboard Hoverboard, an Apple iPod Nano, or a $50 Visa Gift Card! Click here to visit our Contest Page for more information and to download your very own “Flat Tito”! Have fun and good luck!

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Let’s Appreciate Where We Live On Earth Day April 22nd

April 22, 2016 is Earth Day. On this day let’s really do something to help our planet that is our home. The entire Team at Stone Oak Orthodontics will be joining the world in acknowledging Earth Day as a way to demonstrate our support for the environment in which we live. In 1970, Earth Day was originally celebrated

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Orthodontic Retainers –Do’s and Don’ts To Keep Them Clean and Safe

Whether you are wearing an orthodontic retainer during treatment or after your braces or Invisalign are completed at Stone Oak Orthodontics, over time… your retainers or aligners . You brush and floss daily, so adding cleaning your retainers to your daily routine is just another step to maintaining good oral hygiene habits. Five Tips for Keeping Your Orthodontic Retainers

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Enjoy Braces Friendly St. Patrick’s Day Recipes

St. Patrick’s Day seems to bring out the Irish in everyone whether or not they are even Irish. The day has become a tradition for most of us each and every year. The parades, parties, wearing of the green and yes even green elastics for braces all come together on St. Patty’s Day. Originally the holiday began as

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With February Comes Children’s Dental Health Month

The National Children’s Dental Health Month campaign in February brings together thousands of dedicated educators, dental professionals, health care providers and others to promote the benefits of good oral health to children, their parents, teachers, caregivers and others each and every year. This year the 2016 NCDHM campaign features the slogan “Sugar Wars” on both sides of the

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The Smile Gift On Valentine’s Day

  Here is a thought! Why not give the gift of a smile to yourself or someone you love this Valentine’s Day? At Stone Oak Orthodontics we specialize in beautiful smiles and can give you or anyone that smile you have so long deserved. The benefit of a healthy, happy smile is immeasurable. Choosing a trained orthodontic specialist

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