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New Year, New Me

At the start of each new year, we often hear people say, โ€œNew year, new me.โ€ But what exactly does that mean? At Stone Oak Orthodontics, we say โ€œNew year, new smile, better hygiene.โ€ To help you start the new year with a great smile and better oral health, weโ€™ve come up with a list of essentials you

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Are You Over-Brushing Your Braces?

Have you ever had that awkward experience when you drink a cold beverage and immediately feel a sharp pain in your teeth? Youโ€™re not alone. In fact, one in eight people has this same problem with tooth sensitivity. So whatโ€™s the cause? Believe it or not, tooth sensitivity such as this doesnโ€™t have anything to do with cavities

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How to Survive Thanksgiving with Braces

If youโ€™re a fan of food like we are (and really, who isnโ€™t?), then Thanksgiving just might be one of your favorite holidays. Not only do you get to spend time with the ones you love, but you can also eat all the foods you might not get to eat as often. So how do you enjoy the

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5 Tips for Going Back to School with Braces

Bummed out that summer is almost over? At Stone Oak Orthodontics in San Antonio, TX, we feel this is a great time of year to revisit the basics of caring for your teeth during orthodontic treatment. Starting a healthy routine at the beginning of the school year will go a long way towards achieving a beautiful, healthy smile.

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Is Extraction of Wisdom Teeth A New Trending Topic On Social Media in San Antonio?

Along with Lily Allen, Paris Hilton, and Emile Hirsch, Ariana Grande has become the most recent pop diva to share her personal dental experience on Instagram after removal of wisdom teeth. The caption read, โ€œPeace out, final three wisdom teeth.ย  Itโ€™s been real.โ€ Who knows if โ€œwisdom teeth removalโ€ will continue to be a trending topic by celebrities

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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 โ€œuglyโ€ 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 childโ€™s chance of being bullied, followed by the childโ€™s strength and weight. Do you think Tom Cruise was

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Be Careful When Choosing a Provider of Adult Orthodontics

Todayโ€™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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Protect Your Orthodontic Investment โ€“ Wear Your Retainers!

After orthodontic treatment is completed at Stone Oak Orthodontics, retainers are the finishing touch to maintain your beautiful new smile while the teeth stabilize and over a lifetime of good oral health. An orthodontic retainer is a custom-fit device that is removable or bonded depending upon the patientโ€™s individual needs. It is your insurance policy your teeth stay

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