Flossing Fact or Flossing Fiction?

September 14th, 2022

Somewhere in a bathroom drawer or medicine cabinet, we all have one—that little plastic dental floss dispenser. And whether you use your floss every day (yay!), or have completely forgotten it was in there (not so good), just how much do you know about that sturdy string? Let’s find out! Flossing has been around for…
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What was your favorite part of summer?

September 7th, 2022

It's the end of summer, and fall is just around the corner. Soon the temperatures will cool down, the leaves will start to change, and Dr. Melanie Parker and our team at Melanie Parker Orthodontics are sure that you’ll soon be thinking about Halloween costumes and Thanksgiving plans in no time. But wait! First, we…
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The Importance of Orthodontic Treatment at a Young Age

August 31st, 2022

When you think of orthodontic treatment, you may automatically assume that it only relates to older children and teens with alignment and spacing issues. But this isn’t the case: Orthodontic treatment at Melanie Parker Orthodontics offers many benefits when applied at a young age. By considering orthodontic treatment at a younger age, Dr. Melanie Parker…
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Eating with Braces: Braces-friendly snack recipe

August 24th, 2022

At Melanie Parker Orthodontics, Dr. Melanie Parker and our staff know that eating with braces can be tricky. You want to avoid damaging the bands, brackets, and wires, since any damage can delay the progress of your treatment. After adjustments, your mouth may also feel sore, which will make eating more of a chore than…
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