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Bringing SMILES to your neighborhood

I am  in the business of creating SMILES that last a lifetime.  Your time is important and that is why I am proud to say that I run on time.  Nobody likes to sit in a doctors office, and I am committed to make sure you do not wait in my office.  We have created a schedule that allows me to see all of my patients at or before their scheduled appointment time.  We can get a little crazy in the office during the summer or during after school appointments, but I do my best to make sure that I do not overbook my schedule.  I would love to see you or your children for  a complimentary evaluation about braces. … Read entire article »

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Value of a SMILE

Smiles are such an important part of communication We see them far more clearly than any other expression. We can pick up a smile at 300 feet, the length of a football field Smiles and the Social Arena: 94% of those polled said they are likely to notice a persons smile when they meet them for the first time. Almost half agree (45%) that bad teeth are a sign of bad personal hygiene. An overwhelming majority of adults (85%) consider a persons smile to be very important at initial meeting. 33% agree bad teeth overshadows the rest of a persons appearance. 71% believe people with a nice smile make friends more easily than people with crooked teeth. Smiles and the Workplace: 74% perceive an attractive smile as important for getting the job of their dreams. Over one-third agree that a person with … Read entire article »

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Healthy reasons to SMILE

1. Smiling Makes Us Attractive We are drawn to people who smile. There is an attraction factor. We want to know a smiling person and figure out what is so good. Frowns, scowls and grimaces all push people away — but a smile draws them in 2. Smiling Changes Our Mood Next time you are feeling down, try putting on a smile. There’s a good chance you mood will change for the better. Smiling can trick the body into helping you change your mood. 3. Smiling Is Contagious When someone is smiling they lighten up the room, change the moods of others, and make things happier. A smiling person brings happiness with them. Smile lots and you will draw people to you. 4. Smiling Relieves Stress Stress can really show up in … Read entire article »

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