M. Scott Runnels D.M.D., P.A.

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The Many Benefits of Having Straight Teeth

Why do you want to have straight teeth? If you were to ask most people this question, they would say it’s because they understand that the straighter their teeth are, the better their smile looks. When a person has straight teeth, they are more confident. They have the confidence to smile, and they have the […]

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Orthodontics: When is the Right Time?

Human deciduous teeth, also known as baby teeth, are expected to naturally fall out before the teenage years. Very young kids are rarely good candidates for orthodontics because of the temporary and unsettled nature of their oral anatomy. However, our orthodontist may carefully monitor the development of milk teeth that might cause some complications with […]

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Options to Consider When Getting Braces as an Adult

If you are an adult who would like to improve your smile with straighter teeth, the good news is that it can still be done. If you did not get braces as a youth either because you were unwilling or unable to do so, it is not too late. Many people have questions about how […]

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Orthodontist vs Dentist: Who Can Straighten My Teeth?

Orthodontics is a specialty within dentistry that concentrates on correcting the alignment of patients’ teeth and other related problems. All orthodontists are thus dentists – but not all dentists are orthodontists. If you are thinking of an orthodontist vs dentist to correct a dental issue you may have, understanding the difference between the two will […]

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Why Invisalign is a Great Alternative to Traditional Braces

If you are one of those who need your teeth straightened but do not like the idea of traditional braces, ask our specialist if you are a good candidate for Invisalign®. These aligners are becoming increasingly popular because most other people will not even notice them. They are virtually invisible. There are other advantages associated […]

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Alternatives to Traditional Dental Impressions with the iTero Scanner

Dental impressions have been a necessary part of some aspects of dental care for quite some time. If you need something like a retainer, braces or Invisalign® aligners, our orthodontist will likely start with impressions in order to make your products to the correct specifications. Most dental patients associate impressions with messy, inconvenient gel. With […]

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Carriere Clear Braces

You don’t want to hide your teeth anymore. You want a smile that will open doors and create new opportunities. The only way that is going to happen is with orthodontic correction. You need to have your teeth shifted into the proper position with some help from an appliance. There’s only one problem. You don’t […]

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Choosing the Right Orthodontist in Your Area

Orthodontics is a specialty within the field of dentistry. An orthodontist is, therefore, a type of dentist who specializes in diagnosing and treating misaligned teeth. The words orthodontist and orthodontics come from Greek words meaning “straight tooth.” The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that a child have their first visit with an orthodontist by the […]

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Clear Braces vs. Invisalign

You know that you need orthodontic correction. It is obvious when you look at your teeth. They aren’t properly aligned and you have spacing issues. You don’t want to ignore them. If you are going to get the smile that you have always wanted, you need to consider the best course of treatment. You want […]

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How Vivera Retainers Work

Getting your braces removed will be one of the most exciting times in your life, but that does not mean you are done with orthodontic devices. While braces are designed to straighten crooked teeth, your teeth can still revert back to their old position if you are not careful. A retainer is a special orthodontic […]

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4399 Commons Dr. E, Suite 100A
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