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Keep that candy at bay during your treatment!


Now that you have braces, it is more important than ever to maintain good oral hygiene during your treatment, as Dr. Christian Hoybjerg will tell you. While we trust you will continue brushing and flossing on a regular basis throughout your treatment at Dr. McClurg’s Smile Center, you also have to mindful of what you…

Happy Fourth of July!


Happy Independence Day from Dr. Christian Hoybjerg and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we Americans love to celebrate the anniversary of our country’s independence! Today we’re devoting the Dr. McClurg’s Smile Center! blog to some fun facts about…

How Long After My Braces Come Off Should I Wear My Retainer?


Braces are an investment in your smile. When your teeth reach a desired straightness, you’ll have a beautiful smile, but it’s important to keep it that way! You can accomplish this with a retainer provided by Dr. McClurg’s Smile Center. A retainer is a small, custom-fit device that reinforces the new position of your teeth…

Navigating the World of Dental Insurance Terminology


Unless you work for an insurance company, you probably do not spend a lot of your time studying all the terminology that dental insurance companies use to describe the treatments and services they cover. If it seems pretty confusing, here are some of the most commonly used dental insurance terms and what they mean. A…

Teeth Grinding: Not Just a Bad Habit, But a Dental Concern


Perhaps you don’t even know you grind your teeth. Maybe a spouse or loved one woke you up in the middle of the night and made you aware of what was happening. For many people, teeth grinding is a habit and a mechanical reflex; when they’re awakened and informed they were grinding their teeth, they…

June Marks National Dairy Month!


In honor of June being Dairy Month, Dr. Christian Hoybjerg and our team at Dr. McClurg’s Smile Center would like to remind our patients about the importance of dairy to your overall health! Regular consumption of dairy products, such as milk, cheese, and yogurt, has been found to lower your chances of contracting gum disease…

Memorial Day and Getting Ready for Summer


Memorial Day didn’t become an official holiday until 1971, but Americans started gathering annually in the spring to remember those who lost their lives in war during the 1860s, right after the Civil War. Celebrated on the last Monday in May, people still decorate the grave sites of war veterans and hold memorial services, but…

Tooth Discoloration: Common Causes and What You Can Do To Stop It


Looking back at childhood photos, you may notice picture after picture of yourself with a mouthful of shiny white teeth. When you look in the mirror today, you wonder what happened to that beautiful smile. Many adults struggle with tooth discoloration and find it embarrassing to show off their teeth in a smile. Once you…

Making your life better with orthodontics


The number one goal of orthodontic treatment is to give you or your child a beautiful, healthy smile that will last a lifetime. One of the first things people notice about others is their smiles so take the first step towards getting the smile you’ve always wanted and make your initial consultation at Dr. McClurg’s…