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Tips to Help You Beat the Heat This Summer

June 4th, 2025

The dog days of summer are upon us, and with the temperatures soaring, our team at Prime Associates Orthodontics wants you to be extra careful about sun safety when you’re out and about. Check out this incredibly helpful article on the Ten Summer Safety Tips for Kids, courtesy of Discovery. Dr. Wale and our team…
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Do I really need to wear my rubber bands with my braces?

May 28th, 2025

Most of our patients at Prime Associates Orthodontics will need to wear rubber bands at some point during their orthodontic treatment. The main reason our patients are instructed to wear rubber bands is to correct their bite. If your teeth do not fit together properly, Dr. Wale will recommend that rubber bands be used. Dr.…
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Memorial Day

May 24th, 2025

Memorial Day is not only a federal holiday in the United States, but it is a day of observance and remembrance of those who died in service. Originally known as Decoration Day, this solemn day has been marked on calendars since the end of the American Civil War as a day to commemorate both the…
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How much do braces cost?

May 23rd, 2025

This is one of the most common questions that is asked at Prime Associates Orthodontics and, unfortunately, it does not have a simple answer. Just as every patient we see is unique, so is their treatment plan. Some patients have very simple problems which require less appliances and time, while other cases are much more…
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