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We’ve talked about establishing strong dental care for children early on, but as any parent knows, teenagers develop their own idea of what...
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We love kids at Maintain Your Smile Dental! Your child and his or her dental development is important to us. We want you to understand the normal...
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For this installment of “Ask the Dentist”, Dr. Halversen answers commonly asked questions about endodontic therapy, also known as a...
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It’s no question that a clean, healthy smile makes people feel good about themselves. Although people may do an excellent job with at-home...
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