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Cleaning A Retainer

Cleaning and maintaining a retainer is a crucial part of wearing one. Now that your teeth are properly aligned thanks to your braces or Invisalign® treatment, wearing a retainer will keep them in alignment. But failing to clean your retainer can cause dental problems that would require further care and could possibly ruin the smile […]

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What Are Retainers for Teeth?

When we think of going to the orthodontist, most of us think of getting our teeth straightened using an apparatus like braces or Invisalign. But while teeth-straightening is the most visible part of the process, retainers are an enormously important part of the picture as well, even if we sometimes ignore them! But what are […]

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How to Straighten Teeth

At Ricci Orthodontics, we feel that your smile is one of your most valuable assets. It can open doors for you, introduce you to new opportunities, and serve as an essential first line of defense when things aren’t going your way. Your smile should be the best it can be.  Some of the smiles out […]

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Holiday Dental Care

The holidays are a fantastic time of year. Friends and family come around, there are plenty of activities to take advantage of, and, of course, there’s all that delicious food. However, this time of year can make it very difficult to be conscious of your dental health. At Ricci Orthodontics in Johns Creek, Georgia, we […]

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Caring for Braces

The time has finally come. After years of putting it off, you’ve finally broken down and gotten braces for either yourself or your child. However, now that you’ve got them, you’re not sure how to properly care for them. You remember your dentist telling you that if you damage your braces, you’d have them for […]

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How to Make Oral Hygiene A Fun Experience for the Little Ones

It’s no secret that establishing a dental hygiene routine for your little one is no walk in the park. In fact, it’s one of the biggest things that they struggle with when it comes to managing a healthy smile. At Ricci Orthodontics, we’re passionate about making dental hygiene not only fun, but effortless for your […]

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Season for giving

Ricci Orthodontics and CarePointe Community Team Up for Season of Giving

We wanted to start the “season for giving” just a little early this year by partnering with CarePointe Community to gather donations for those in need. CarePointe is mostly in need of donations of personal items, but they are also accepting dry goods and clothing items! We will be accepting donations on-site until October 23, […]

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What is Tooth Impaction?

Tooth impaction is more common than you think. It does not always cause discomfort. Sometimes problems are visible, while at other times your orthodontist finds an impacted tooth only through routine dental X-rays. But you do not need to worry about impacted teeth or other oral health problems when you have solid orthodontic services in […]

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Embrace New Beginnings With Ricci Orthodontics

So, you just got your retainers… now what? You’re officially fit to take on the world! With great celebration comes great responsibility, which means that you need to find the perfect hiding place for your retainers. Believe it or not, they’re among Fido’s all-time favorite snacks. All of our hard work is (almost) done, and […]

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We Decide to #GetGloing for Two Weeks to See What Glo Science Has to Offer

At Ricci Orthodontics, the Glo Science Pro-Whitening Kit is one of our best sellers. You’ve probably seen quite a few of our social media posts bragging on the amazing benefits of this at-home whitening treatment. When inquiring about this kit in-office, you will encounter our orthodontic patient coordinator telling you all about what this treatment […]

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