October 31—Halloween. Fourth Thursday in November—Thanksgiving. And, in between these two favorite autumn holidays, we have November 1—National Brush Day! Okay, okay. Maybe National Brush Day isn’t quite as well-known as Halloween or Thanksgiving, but we take any opportunity to celebrate your dental health. So, let’s celebrate brushing! After all, brushing is vital for healthy…
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Halloween is a favorite holiday among children due to the festive games, imaginative costumes, and candy. Modern celebrations stem from a combination of traditions from Pagan and Christian traditions throughout the centuries. The original holiday was called Samhain and derived from the ancient Druids of Ireland. In their belief system, November 1st marked the beginning…
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You may have noticed that we specialize in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. And while most people we talk to have heard of orthodontics, many are confused by the dentofacial orthopedics part of the title. Today, Dr. Jones and our team thought we would explain the difference. While orthodontics entails the management of tooth movement, dentofacial…
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At Jones Orthodontics, we know orthodontic emergencies are neither convenient nor timely. If you are a patient of record, Dr. Jones and our team are more than willing to see you after hours or over the weekend. As a general rule, you should call our Gretna or Metairie office when you experience severe pain or…
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