Perhaps you feel your teeth are not perfectly straight, or you think your bite could be adjusted. It’s quite possible that braces and other orthodontic treatments might be the right choice for you. As orthodontic professionals, our team at Melanie Parker Orthodontics works with your general dentist in order to determine the best options for…
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At Melanie Parker Orthodontics, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! Dr. Melanie Parker would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the San Diego, CA area to the national level! When Americans sit down to dinner on the last Thursday of November, the day that Abraham Lincoln designated as…
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Most parents know that routine dental care should begin during their child’s toddler years. And many assume they must wait until their child has all of his or her permanent teeth to visit Dr. Melanie Parker for an initial orthodontic consultation. The ideal age for an orthodontic evaluation is age seven. At that age, your…
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Summer means sun and heat and delicious, frosty treats to keep you cool while you’re enjoying the sun and heat. If you’re wearing braces this summer, not to worry! Dr. Melanie Parker and our team have plenty of ideas for icy treats to help you beat the heat. Fruit Smoothies Low on refined sugars, high…
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