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The Truth About Wisdom Teeth in San Antonio TX…

“It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so.” -Mark Twain Do Wisdom Teeth cause crowding of your front teeth? How many times have you heard this? Did you know this all started after a paper was written on by an orthodontist over 50 years ago?

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The Truth About Sugar – Are Your Ready to Take a Stand in San Antonio TX?

Orthodontist Dr. Robert Norris knows that the consumption of sugar will always be an issue for dental professionals, medical professionals, nutritionists, and health buffs everywhere. As long as sugar remains a large part of the American diet, we will continue to hear about all the negative effects sugar can have on the body. But do we listen? At

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Traveling with Invisalign – Are You Prepared?

Orthodontist Dr. Robert Norris knows that at Stone Oak Orthodontics, some teens and adults opt for Invisalign, the “braceless” alternative to traditional braces to straighten teeth. What would you do if something happened to your Invisalign aligners while you were out of town? What if an aligner breaks, is left behind at a restaurant while eating, or you

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In San Antonio TX…Oral Piercings – Is it Worth It?

Oral piercings of the tongue, lips, and cheeks are growing in popularity and acceptance, and are considered a way to express ones personality in an art form like tattoos. However, did you know the human bite can be more “toxic” than an animal bite? Keeping this in mind, imagine what could happen to your mouth with oral piercings

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Did Your Smile Make You Happy in San Antonio TX 2012?

The American Association of Orthodontics recently completed a study in 2012 that reported more than 1/3 of US adults are unhappy with their smile. Are you one of them? If so, 2013 is the year to do something about it!! What better New Years Resolution can you promise yourself or someone you love than a new smile? In

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Last Minute Small Holiday Gift Ideas from Stone Oak Orthodontics

The Holidays are upon us again. As you go through your final checklist for stocking stuffers or small gift items, Stone Oak Orthodontics has some suggestions about what you can do to maintain your family’s dental health and gorgeous smile. Did you ever consider what it would be like without floss, whitener, or even a toothbrush? Our ancestors

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Are Your Teeth Sensitive to Hot or Cold? Find Out Why?

Have you ever experienced sensitivity in your teeth when drinking hot coffee eating cream? How about when brushing your teeth? Ever wonder why this happens? Most of the time it is due to enamel wear of teeth. When this happens, the dentin (sensitive part of the tooth) is exposed and left vulnerable to all kinds of painful experiences,

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The Skinny on Orthodontics…

Dr. Tito Norris would like to share with you a few fun facts offered by the American Association of Orthodontists ( AAO ) we think will be of interest. • The first mechanical treatment for correcting malaligned teeth was suggested by Gaius Plinius Secundus (A.D 23-79). • Famous orthodontic patients include: Tom Cruise, Kathryn Heigle, Hale Irwin, Cher,

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