A Beginner's Guide to Retainers

A Beginner's Guide to Retainers

After months of wearing braces, having them taken off is an exciting event. No more appointments, adjustments or food restrictions. Best of all, you finally get to see your new and improved smile. But in order to preserve your bright and healthy smile for years to come, it’s important to understand the proper post-braces treatment.…

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Brace Yourself: A Parent’s Guide to Braces

Brace Yourself: A Parent’s Guide to Braces

According to the American Association of Orthodontists, it’s recommended that your child has a check-up with an orthodontist by the age of 7. Though children don’t usually start wearing braces until their pre-teen years, seeing a specialist early on can help you and your child get a sense of what type of orthodontic treatment may be needed.…

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All Eyes on Sun Safety

All Eyes on Sun Safety

Warm weather and sunny days are finally upon us. The next several months may involve a lot of time in the sun whether you’re heading to the beach, playing sports or relaxing outside. While this can certainly have positive effects on your mental and physical well-being, the sun can be a serious threat to your eye health without proper precautions.…

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Tips for UV Safety

Tips for UV Safety

Summertime is in full swing and the sunshine is here to stay. Your days may consist of fun outdoor activities and soaking up some Vitamin D. But, are you taking the right precautions to protect your vision health? As part of UV Safety Month, take a few minutes to learn about the threats of UV exposure and tips to protect your eyes from the sun’s rays all-year-round.…

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Tips for Women's Eye Health & Safety

Tips for Women's Eye Health & Safety

True or false: women suffer from vision problems more than men. If you guessed true, you are correct. In fact, worldwide, two-thirds of those who are blind or visually impaired are women. As part of Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month, we’ve compiled important tips to raise awareness and help women protect their eyes.…

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Celebrating Healthy Vision Month

Celebrating Healthy Vision Month

When it comes to our health, we might not think of our eyes as the first priority. But there are so many simple steps we can do to make sure our vision health is always a focus. As part of Healthy Vision Month, let’s take a closer look at easy ways we can take care of our eyes all-year-round.…

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