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Teeth Straightening Options: A Guide to a Better Smile

Teeth Straightening Options: A Guide to a Better Smile When considering teeth straightening options, choosing the right orthodontic team makes all the difference in achieving your dream smile. At Orthodontic Specialist P.C., Dr. Michael J Donato, Dr. Nicolle Donato, and Dr. Mariah Pewarski bring decades of combined expertise to patients in Staten Island, NY and Metuchen, NJ. Their

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When to Visit a Pediatric Orthodontist: A Parent’s Complete Guide

When to Visit a Pediatric Orthodontist: A Parent’s Complete Guide When it comes to your child’s dental health and smile development, finding the right pediatric orthodontist can make all the difference in their oral health journey. At Orthodontic Specialist P.C., Dr. Michael J Donato, Dr. Nicolle Donato, and Dr. Mariah Pewarski bring decades of combined experience in providing

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Wisdom Teeth Extraction on Social Media

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, “Peace out, final three wisdom teeth. It’s been real.” Who knows if “wisdom teeth removal” will continue to be a trending topic by celebrities

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DIY Teeth Whitening Trends: Fact Or Fiction?

TRENDS IMPACT JUST about every aspect of life, from slang and fashion to which toys are collectibles this year and which fad diet everyone’s aunt is doing. Most trends are harmless symptoms of an ever-evolving society and culture, but when they affect the ways we take care of ourselves, they can become serious. In recent years, do-it-yourself teeth whitening

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Get Screened For Oral Cancer

WHEN PEOPLE GO TO THE DENTIST, it’s generally because they have a toothache, they need some dental work done, or they want to get their teeth cleaned. But this month being Oral Cancer Awareness Month, we want to emphasize more than ever how important regular, twice-yearly dental exams are. Of course your dentist will make sure you don’t have

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Can I Play An Instrument With Braces?

GETTING BRACES CAN BE VERY EXCITING! The promise of a beautiful, straight and healthy smile at the end of orthodontic treatment is more than worth the minor aches and pains that go along with achieving it. We understand, however, that you may have some more in-depth questions about undergoing treatment depending on your unique circumstances or lifestyle choices. This is

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