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Welcoming Spring at Erik Swanson Orthodontics

March 11th, 2025

“Dr Swanson is great and the practice is great. I went in to get retainers and they not only advised me on the right course of action, but even took a look at my teeth and didn't charge me anything. An HONEST dentist and honest practice! and great advice. AND it's a beautiful office.” As…
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Positive Aging with Orthodontics

March 5th, 2025

Crooked or crowded teeth aren’t always just a cosmetic issue; they also are more difficult to clean, which can lead to tooth decay and gum disease. Likewise, if your teeth don’t align properly when you bite (known as malocclusion), this can cause chewing, swallowing, and speaking problems. You can put these risks to rest and…
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The Truth about TMJ

February 26th, 2025

TMJ is the quick way of referring to your Temporomandibular Joint. Pardon the pun, but that’s quite a mouthful! What is this joint, what does it do, and, if your Dr. Swanson and Dr. Kahng and our team have told you that you have a TMJ disorder, what can we do to help? The Temporomandibular…
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What causes crooked teeth?

February 19th, 2025

Teeth erupt crookedly for a number of reasons that range from genetics to mouth deformities and serious oral diseases. When extra teeth or abnormally large teeth create a malocclusion (crookedness or misplacement of teeth), the culprit is usually genetic in nature. Other inherited traits involve jaws that are too small to accommodate a full set…
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