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Stay up to date with our most recent news and updatesSelf-Ligating Braces, Pitts 21, and Smile Arc Protection
What are self-ligating braces? When you start shopping around for an orthodontist, you will likely hear about self-ligating braces. Self-ligating braces are a type of bracket that many doctors these days are using to shorten treatment times and achieve more...
Orthodontic Emergencies During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Visits during COVID-19 outbreak Many things have changed in our lives due to the Coronavirus pandemic. All non-essential businesses have been shut down or very limited in their scope and hours. As important as I know orthodontics is to the beautifying of your smile...
Our New Life in a World with COVID-19
At the beginning of 2020, I don’t think anyone would have imagined the things that we are going through right now. We are definitely in unprecedented times with the Novel Coronavirus that really hit the U.S. starting in March. I never would have imagined the following...
My general dentist offers orthodontic treatment. Is this a good option?
These days, most general dentistry practices offer braces or Invisalign. It can seem really convenient to get your braces or aligners at the same place you get your checkups, but it may not be the best idea. Let’s talk about why it’s best to see an orthodontist for...
Health Benefits of Orthodontic Treatment
Many people are surprised to learn that orthodontic treatment is more than just cosmetic. It is true that braces give you improved facial appearance and better self-esteem. But braces also have a lot of important health benefits, such as oral disease prevention,...
How do braces work?
A lot of people wonder how braces work. It helps to first understand what the components of the actual braces are. After that, we will go over what happens on a biological level.What braces are made of The first component of braces is the brackets, which are the...
What to Expect When You Get Your Braces
Starting orthodontic treatment is very exciting! Have you wondered what exactly happens on the day that you get braces? Many patients feel a bit nervous and are unsure of what to expect. Before the appointment You will want to plan on spending about 1.5-2 hours...
Eating with Braces
Let’s start off with a bit of trivia. What is Dr. Peterson’s busiest day for broken brackets? It’s November 1st! Halloween night is a great time to chow down on Halloween candy and treats. However, as you probably already know, you should put a little extra thought...
Meet Team PFO
Dr. Peterson has compiled a fantastic team full of bright, compassionate, energetic members who are bursting with PFO pride and can't wait to make your day! Let's meet these amazing individuals who work with Dr. Peterson to make your smile their priorityTaraTara is...
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