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Give Your Teen a Healthy Smile

Have you ever wondered if getting braces is only about achieving straight teeth? We get this question a lot and thought we would address why having straight teeth not only helps with confidence but also provides many health benefits. The

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How To Know If Your Child Needs Orthodontics

There isn’t a specific age at which children should start undergoing orthodontic treatment. However, at around seven years old, your child will have grown out enough permanent teeth and the jaw is developed enough to tell if there are any

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Say goodbye to the goop!

Providing our patients with a unique and positive experience that they can’t find elsewhere is one of the main goals at Smiles for Maine Orthodontics. We strive to provide treatment that’s effective yet also comfortable by incorporating the latest innovative

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Zoom Your Way to a Beautiful Smile

  At Smiles For Maine Orthodontics we’ve noticed a trend over the past year: more and more adults looking to straighten their teeth with orthodontics. Adults have always been interested in having a great smile but we think there’s a

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Introducing Dr. Brian Patterson!

Dear Patients and Parents, I am delighted to announce the addition of my partner, Dr. Brian Patterson, to the Smiles for Maine Orthodontics team. He will support our continued efforts to enhance our patients’ experience, while maintaining a tradition of

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Tune-Up Your Smile!

Many adults have had braces in the past (but didn’t wear a retainer) or simply have never been completely happy with their smile.  That’s why we’ve developed the Smile Tune-Up program, where our team addresses the most prominent elements of

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