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Questions About Braces? This Orthodontist Has Answers

March 3rd, 2015

Dr. Bomeli was featured in a Your Teen Magazine article! Read it below! Does your teen need braces? What should parents know about orthodontic treatment, and when is it time to see an orthodontist? We posed these questions about braces and others to Dr. Philip D. Bomeli, DDS, MS of Solon Orthodontics in Solon, Ohio.…
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Hey, Metal Mouth, Hey, Train Tracks! Six Funny Comebacks for People Who Wear Braces

March 3rd, 2015

Brace-ism: believe it or not, it’s a concept. The Urban Dictionary defines brace-ism as “acting mean to people who have braces on their teeth.” Phrases like metal mouth, brace face, and train tracks are common jokes uttered by gap-toothed fools who like to make fun of people with braces. While ignoring these comments and taking…
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Does my child need two-phase treatment?

February 24th, 2015

Two-phase orthodontic treatment involves two separate and distinct periods that your child receives orthodontic treatment. It allows your son or daughter to begin early treatment of bite and jaw problems, in order to reduce the dental issues he or she experiences later on. Two-phase orthodontic treatment with Dr. Bomeli can improve how well the second…
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Not-So-Sweet Sweets: The five worst candies to eat during orthodontic treatment

February 17th, 2015

Sticky, hard, and gooey: these candies fill your dopamine receptors with spasms of sugar-filled joy, but if you’re undergoing orthodontic treatment at Solon Orthodontics to straighten your teeth, then these sweets are not so sweet. While you may have a Willy-Wonka-sized sweet tooth, there are some candies you’re going to have to avoid while wearing…
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