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Smile For A Lifetime

The National Foundation of Smile for a Lifetime was invited by Jacob Hutson, CEO of Benton County Boys & Girls Clubs of America to the Southwest Regional Conference. 

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Stone Oak Orthodontics contributes to San Antonio Battered Women’s Shelter

Stone Oak Orthodontics was happy to present one of our favorite charities,  San Antonio Battered Women’s Shelter with $275 worth of gift cards.  These cards will be used for Christmas in July for the kids of mothers helped by the shelter. Dr. Norris allows patients who lose their retainers the first six months after getting their braces off

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Don’t Let Your Kids Eat a Box of Sugar for Breakfast

The Environmental Working Group researchers recently ranked more than 1500 #cereals by their total #sugar content, total weight and compared the findings with guidelines issued by federal health agencies and other organizations. What is most disturbing is that they also re-evaluated the list of 84 popular cereals evaluated in 2011 for comparison. Results… not one on the 2011

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The Orthodontic Question…Invisalign or Braces?

Considering orthodontic treatment to create the beautiful smile you always dreamed of? It is a big decision and one that requires research if you are considering Invisalign as an alternative to traditional braces. Both will lead to your new smile, but the roads traveled are quite different. Everyone is familiar with braces that are available in both metal

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Was Tom Cruise Bullied as a Kid?

Having “ugly” teeth may significantly contribute to the problem of bullying, according to a recent study published in the American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics. According to the study, teeth were the No. 1-targeted physical feature to increase a child’s chance of being bullied, followed by the child’s strength and weight. Do you think Tom Cruise was

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Be Careful When Choosing a Provider of Adult Orthodontics

Today’s adults have a greater awareness that teeth can last a lifetime. They live longer and are taking better care of their teeth, as reported by a survey released by the National Institute of Dental Research. It stated that the rate of missing teeth among people ages 55 to 64 dropped 60 percent since 1960. Millions of adults

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