It’s the most wonderful time of the year, with the holidays around the corner, and visions of sugarplums and other tasty desserts dancing in everyone’s head. Except, this year you have braces. This means some of your favorites might be on the naughty list. What to avoid? The same kinds of foods that you avoid…
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Thanksgiving marks the start to the holidays; a season filled with feasting, indulging, and spending time with family and friends are always special. Thanksgiving is a holiday meant for giving thanks, and while this may seem like such a natural celebration, the United States is only one of a handful of countries to officially celebrate…
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Most kids love candy; actually, most people in general love candy. So when it comes time for you to get braces there can often be a natural conflict between candy consumption and maintaining the integrity of your braces. For that reason, Dr. Melanie Parker and our team know that it’s good to know which types…
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Kids can be picky eaters. How many times have you seen your child try to hide the peas under a mound of mashed potatoes? At Melanie Parker Orthodontics, Dr. Melanie Parker and our team understand how hard it can be to get your child to eat the recommended daily allowance of fruits and vegetables. The…
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