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Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is honoring the country's workers [Read More...]

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 probl [Read More...]

Our patients at Oakland Orthodontics hate the thought of delaying their treatments and often ask us what they can do in between their adjustment visits to help. Today, Dr. Archana Dhawan and our team [Read More...]

So you’re about to get braces. Congratulations! You are taking a very smart step to improve the health of your teeth as well as get that killer smile in shape. But, as with anything that is good for [Read More...]

Now that many of the schools in Troy are back in session, Dr. Archana Dhawan would like to remind all of our patients about the importance of scheduling appointments in advance. With school, clubs, sp [Read More...]

“Yes,” you’re thinking, “I shouldn’t be chewing sugary, sticky gum while I’m wearing my braces.” Or perhaps, “I should check with my orthodontist to see if this sugar-free gum is safe [Read More...]

Most kids love candy; actually, most people in general love candy. So when it comes time for you to get braces there can often be a natural conflict between candy consumption and maintaining the integ [Read More...]

Did you know that more than four million children throughout the US and Canada have braces? At Oakland Orthodontics, Dr. Archana Dhawan and our staff know that kids can be picky and meticulous eaters. [Read More...]