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Some Interesting Thanksgiving Trivia From Wilson Orthodontics

Thanksgiving is celebrated with feasts and football games and the start of the Christmas shopping season, Thanksgiving means roasted turkey, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, and green bean casserole with Campbells mushroom soup. No matter how you celebrate this momentous day, at Wilson Orthodontics, we want you to know we are thankful for all our wonderful patients we treat throughout the year. We wouldn’t be here

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Do Yours Kids Brush Their Teeth?

How many times as a kid do you hear… “Did you brush your teeth? And even more so when you are wearing braces!” Hopefully, brushing and flossing your teeth is an ingrained daily habit no matter what your age for every member of the family. Unfortunately, a new survey found that 3 out of 4 parents admit their kids often forget to brush their teeth.

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Halloween “Treats”…Do’s and Don’ts in Durham and Oxford NC

We have all heard about the damage that sugar and certain “sticky” candies can do to teeth. Well, our Team at Wilson Orthodontics wants to remind all of our patients and future patients about the dangers one more time. We know #Halloween is supposed to be a fun time of year for kids of all ages… but it can turn into a “nightmare” of damaged

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Be Proud of Your Smile – Celebrate National Orthodontic Health Month

Did you know that October really is National Orthodontic Health Month? Our Team at Wilson Orthodontics wants you to join us in celebrating the power of a smile during October. Whether you are 12, 16 or 60…a perfect smile is one of your best assets. People everywhere appreciate a friendly smile so make sure yours is maintained on a daily basis. Of course, if you

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Are You Aware of the Risks? Smokeless Tobacco and E Cigs

Another Generation of Smokers Addicted to Nicotene? Years of educating kids on the risks of tobacco products are at risk on multiple fronts according to top medical groups in the US which include both smokeless tobacco and e-cigarettes. At Wilson Orthodontics we are concerned that kids today have the misconception that they are harmless when compared to smoking cigarettes.. The American Heart Association Speaks Out

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The Truth About Orthodontic Specialists

If you are having a problem with your bones or muscles you trust an orthopedist. For a skin, hair, or nail condition you trust a dermatologist. A cardiologistspecializes in heart issues or you consult with a neurologist for frequent headaches or back issues related to the nervous system. When straightening teeth and correcting jaw problems, your smile is treated best in the hands of an

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Wilson Orthodontics Talks About Kids and Dental Sport Injuries

What sport do you think causes the most dental injuries in kids? If you guessed football… you are right. The ADA estimated that faceguards and mouthguards prevent approximately 200,000 injuries each year in high school and college football alone. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry states that children between the ages of 7-11 are the most susceptible to injury. When all is said and done,

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Embracing Change At Lightening Speed in 2014

Life as we know it at Wilson Orthodontics, both professionally in the delivery of orthodontic care and personally in our lives, is changing at the blink of an eye. It is both an exciting and intimidating age we live in and it amazes Dr. Michael Wilson and our team every day. If we are here today, where will we be one, two, or even ten

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Hall of Shame Cereals

The Environmental Working Group researchers recently ranked more than 1500 #cereals by their total #sugar content, total weight and compared the findings with guidelines issued by federal health agencies and other organizations. What is most disturbing is that they also re-evaluated the list of 84 popular cereals evaluated in 2011 for comparison. Results… not one on the 2011 “worst” list had lowered its sugar content

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Braces or Invisalign… That is the Question

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 and clear ceramic brackets so let’s just

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