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The Intriguing History of Halloween

October 27th, 2015

Halloween is fast approaching, and Dr. Bomeli wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is familiar to most people today bears little resemblance to the original Halloween; back in the "old days" it wasn't even called Halloween! Festival of the…
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Five Braces-Friendly Dinner Recipes

October 20th, 2015

Did you know that more than four million children throughout the US and Canada have braces? At Solon Orthodontics, Dr. Bomeli and our staff know that kids can be picky and meticulous eaters. If cooking for children without braces is difficult, preparing meals for children with braces is especially daunting. “Comfort food takes on a…
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What role do elastics (rubber bands) play in orthodontics?

October 13th, 2015

Wearing orthodontic braces may be the best choice for correcting your teeth and improving your smile, and that's why you've come to see Dr. Bomeli at Solon Orthodontics. Braces, which consist of brackets and wires, work by gently applying pressure to the teeth, and that pressure causes them to move into the correct position. In…
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Halloween Guidelines from the American Association of Orthodontists

October 6th, 2015

Fall can be a really enjoyable time of the year for you and your family. The kids are back in school, the leaves are changing, and Halloween approaches. This holiday is a lot of fun for kids, but Solon Orthodontics wants to remind you it can also be risky, especially for your child’s braces. If…
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