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Missing Teeth

Did you know that about 1 in every 20 people have permanent teeth that never develop – they’re missing! The most commonly missing tooth is the “Wisdom teeth” or third molars. The next most common one is the “lateral incisor” which are the teeth right next to the front two. Its my job as an Orthodontist to put

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Appointment Reminders

We are constantly taking your feedback and responding to make your experience here at DeHaan Orthodontics as smooth as possible. This week, we are introducing a new appointment reminder system. This digital system will text, email, or call you to remind you of your upcoming appointment. You can confirm your appointment through the system, so we know to

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Early Treatment (Phase 1)

Many parents are surprised at how many third and four graders are in orthodontics appliances. They often say: “This is not how it was back in the day.” Well, times have changed, and the knowledge we have about orthodontics, growth, and development is helping us provide better options for our patients. Rather than getting into all of the

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