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Begin 2015 With a Great Smile

This year, Dr. Richard E. Boyd and his Team renew their New Year’s resolution to make sure all their patients wearing braces and Invisalign, along with their families, receive the best quality orthodontic care and customer service available in Columbia SC area. This includes connecting you with the chatter from the American Association of Orthodontics and actual orthodontic

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We Would Like You To Consider These Dental Facts…

Did You Know… 83% of people believe their teeth are more important to their appearance than hair and eyes according to a survey conducted by Roper ASW in conjunction with ReachMax. US consumers spend $100 Billion a year on hair care products and only $50 Billion a year on dentistry. Women spend more money on mascara than any

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Here Are Some Orthodontic Friendly Stocking Stuffer Ideas

The holiday season is upon us again. Where did the year go? At Richard E. Boyd Orthodontics in Columbia SC we would like to share some stocking stuffer ideas to consider for patients of all ages wearing braces. Instead of candy and sweets that can bend wires and knock off brackets during holiday festivities, give something more suitable

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Study: Product Marketing Misleads Parents Into Believing Sugary Drinks Are Healthy

Many parents aren’t getting the message that sugary drinks, other than soda, are not healthy alternatives for your kids. As orthodontic treatment providers, we are not only concerned the added sugar is unhealthy in our kids diets, the drinks also promote decalcification or permanent white marks around brackets if patients are not brushing or rinsing their mouths after

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5 Ways To Eat Your Way To A Healthy Smile

All of us here at the orthodontic offices of Richard E. Boyd DMD MS have heard the expression “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. Taking this to heart can make our teeth stronger and brighter if we eat the right foods to support that healthy smile.

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The ABC’s Of Orthodontics

Here at the Orthodontic office of Dr. Richard E. Boyd DMD MS in Columbia SC, we know that orthodontics may seem a bit daunting to understand for many but with the 2015-16 school season closing in, now is the best time to learn what some call the “ABC’s of Orthodontics.” Simply put, “A” is for age, “B” is

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Fashion Models And Celebrities Make Metal Color Braces Cool To Wear

When one thinks of style trends braces are typically NOT the first things that come to mind. Leave it to some of the world’s most well-known models to make, an otherwise undesirable beauty treatment, a popular fashion trend since last Spring. No reason to run to the latest “smile fixers” such as veneers when a classic technique is

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Fun Facts About Animal Teeth

We dug up some interesting information about different types if species and their teeth we thought everyone might enjoy reading on our blog at Richard E. Boyd DMD MS. Thanks for visiting our blog and enjoy the post. Feel free to share it with your friends in Columbia SC. Elephants: Did you know their tusks are overgrown incisors

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