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7NEWS
2 days ago
- Health
- 7NEWS
Best dentist-approved teeth straightening treatment that is surprisingly affordable: Urban Smile
It's official, straightening your teeth just got a glow-up. Say goodbye to awkward metal braces and waiting months for an orthodontist appointment. There's a new name in town shaking up smiles, and you'll find it on your local high street. Urban Smile is the brainchild of Melbourne-based Specialist Orthodontists Dr Igor Lavrin and Dr Sarah Lawrence, who between them have over 40 years of experience and credentials from Harvard, Melbourne and Otago universities. They're ditching the traditional clinic feel for bright, modern studios that feel more like your fave skincare boutique than your average dentist's office. And the big idea? Making professional, orthodontist-designed clear aligners more affordable, accessible and way more convenient, all without compromising on care. What makes Urban Smile different? First off, every smile plan at Urban Smile is created by a Specialist Orthodontist, not a general dentist. That's important, because while your dentist is great for cleans and fillings, orthodontists go through an extra three years of training to specialise in bite correction and teeth straightening. Urban Smile patients won't meet the orthodontist in person, but they'll still be guided through treatment remotely and that's exactly how the prices stay so affordable. On average, their aligner treatment is 25 per cent cheaper than traditional orthodontics. Oh, and consultations? They're completely free. You'll get a full set of X-rays, 3D scans (no gooey moulds here), and detailed photos, all done in-studio. The specialist team then creates a fully personalised plan using a mix of high-tech tools and decades of experience. How do clear aligners work? If you've never used aligners before, think of them like a nearly invisible, removable version of braces. You'll wear each set of trays for around a week at a time, for 20 to 22 hours per day. The best part? No food restrictions. You simply pop them out before eating, then put them back in after a quick rinse or brush. From overbites and gaps to crowding or ' snaggle' teeth, these custom-made trays gradually move your teeth into their new, straighter positions using gentle, targeted pressure. Urban Smile offers three treatment types, Lite, Moderate or Advanced, selected by your orthodontist based on what your teeth need. Plans also include advanced attachments (to help with more complex movement), IPR (that's a fancy term for creating a bit of space between teeth when needed), bite correction, a take-home whitening kit and even an aftercare retainer. High-tech, high-convenience The big game-changer? Everything's monitored remotely. Each week, you'll scan your smile using the Dental Monitoring app on your phone. You'll get a ping when it's time to scan, and the clinical team checks your progress and lets you know when to move to the next set. If you've got questions, just message them in the app. Why it matters Urban Smile was launched in 2022 after Dr Lavrin and Dr Lawrence grew increasingly concerned about patients arriving at their Collins Street practice needing corrective treatment after using cheap online aligners. Most had gone without X-rays, professional oversight or any clue if their teeth were even healthy enough to move safely. Some were left with poor results, or worse, damage that needed urgent repair. That's why Urban Smile exists. It bridges the gap between online convenience and professional care. It gives you the expertise of a specialist, without the hefty price tag or hassle of regular in-person appointments.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Community Calendar: Tax help, ham bingo and jazz concerts
Apr. 4—Police versus students basketball game, 10:30 a.m., Fond du Lac Ojibwe School, Cloquet. Fond du Lac Police Department and other area law enforcement face off against students. Public welcome to watch and purchase 50/50 raffle tickets benefiting school athletics. Free tax preparation, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fond du Lac Cloquet Community Center, 1720 Big Lake Road. Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and Lakes and Pines Community Action Council provide free tax preparation open to all community members. Call 320-679-1800 to schedule an appointment. Ham bingo, 6:30 p.m., Cromwell Pavilion, 5577 Cromwell Park. Immaculate Conception Catholic Church fundraiser. $10 for 20 games of bingo, plus raffles, meal available and free popcorn. Jazz orchestra concert, 2 p.m., Moose Lake Community School, 4812 County Road 10. Randy Lee Jazz Orchestra performs with singers Sarah Lawrence and Cal Metts. Part of Agate Encores Community Concerts series. Admission is $15 for adults and $5 for students. Community meal, 4-5 p.m., Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 612 12th St., Cloquet. Free weekly meal provided by Community of Hope 2:16. Menu: Chicken ceasar sandwiches, fruit and dessert. Call 218-600-6520 for transportation. Arrowhead Bookmobile, 12:30-1 p.m. at Cromwell City Park, 1:45-2:30 p.m. at TJ's Country Corner in Mahtowa, 3:15-4 p.m. at Holyoke Town Hall, 4:45-5:45 p.m. at Barnum High School. Advanced care directives class, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Cloquet Public Library. Community Memorial Hospital nurses provide information about legal documents providing instructions for medical care if you cannot communicate your wishes. Free and no RSVP required. Tax planning for retirement workshop, 6-7 p.m., Esko School, Room S100. Free class for ages 50 and up on lowering your tax burden in retirement. Register at Hard bop jazz concert, 12-1:30 p.m., Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College Commons. Minnesota Hard Bop Collective gives free performance. Robotics team fundraiser, 5-7:30 p.m., Esko High School cafeteria. Pasta dinner, bake sale, silent auction and children's STEM activities. Dinner is $10 for adults, $7 for teens, $5 for ages 5-12 and free for 4 and under. Proceeds support Esko's SubZero 5690 Robotics team. School tour and listening session, 5:30 p.m., Wrenshall School, 207 Pioneer Drive. Community members invited to tour the building and share thoughts about proposed consolidation with Carlton and Wrenshall school board members. Cloquet Public Library Book Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Cloquet Public Library. All welcome to discuss "Where Rivers Part: A Story of My Mother's Life" by Kao Kalia Yang. Northwoods history presentation, 1 p.m., Moose Lake Public Library. Author Susan Hawkinson presents about lumber barons, lumberjacks and early settlers of the Northwoods. Learn to make egg rolls, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Cloquet Public Library. Free class on how to make Hmong-style egg rolls. RSVP required to 218-879-1531. Ham bingo, 6:30 p.m., Barnum High School. 14 games. Cards are $1 or three for $2, and two blackout games for $2 or three for $5. Proceeds benefit Barnum Community Club. Raffle benefiting Spring Fever Days and concessions from Barnum students also available. Linda Peterson with Jason Peterson-DeLaire, 7 p.m. Oldenburg House, 604 Chestnut Ave., Carlton. Mother and son perform. Dinner from Room at the Table. Tickets are $80 at . Night Ranger, 7 p.m. Black Bear Casino Resort. Rock band performs. Tickets are $22 to $77.50 at North Country RIDE volunteer training, 9 a.m. to noon, 180 Hatinen Road, east of Cloquet. Learn about opportunities to volunteer at the nonprofit therapeutic riding center. More info at . Another orientation is planned 5-8 p.m. April 24. Spring Farm Festival, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Townline Farms, 6556 Morris Thomas Road, northeast of Cloquet. Vendors, petting zoo, pony rides for a fee, egg hunt at noon. $10 for adults, $5 children over 5 and free for younger children. Carlson family benefit, 2-6 p.m., Cloquet High School cafeteria. Auctions, raffle, food and baked goods. Proceeds go to the family of Darrin Carlson, who died at age 58 after a fall. "Law and Disorder," 3:30 and 7 p.m., Encore Performing Arts Center, 2035 Highway 33 South, Cloquet. Carlton High School students perform play about storybook characters and a court trial. Tickets are $6 for students and $8 for adults at Power of the Purse, 4-8 p.m., Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. Fundraiser for United Way of Carlton and Pine County Area Homeless Youth Program. $60 ticket includes meal, champagne and music from Ricky Carl. Live and silent auction and chances to win designer purses also available. Get tickets at Linda Peterson with Jason Peterson-DeLaire, 7 p.m. Oldenburg House, 604 Chestnut Ave., Carlton. Mother and son perform. Dinner from Room at the Table. Tickets are $80 at Community meal, 4-5 p.m., Good Hope Church, 55 Armory Road, Cloquet. Free weekly meal provided by Community of Hope 2:16. Menu: Sloppy Joe, salad, fruit and dessert. Call 218-600-6520 for transportation. Arrowhead Bookmobile, 10:30-11 a.m. at Northwood United Methodist Church, Esko; 11:30-noon at Silver Brook Town Hall, Wrenshall; 1:30-2:15 p.m. on Main Street in Kettle River. Adult craft, 2-4 p.m., Cloquet Public Library. Stop by to make glitter Easter eggs. No RSVP needed. Carlton County Animal Rescue training, 5-7:30 p.m., Journey Christian Church, 1400 Washington Ave., Cloquet. Learn about fostering and other volunteer opportunities. RSVP to carltoncountyanimalrescue@ Car seat checks, 4-6 p.m., Cloquet Fire Station 2, 2779 Big Lake Road. Certified technicians will ensure your child's car seat is installed and used correctly. Criminal justice career fair, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College gymnasium. Learn about career opportunities in the criminal justice field and meet representatives of law enforcement agencies. Environmentally responsible lawn care class, 6-7:30 p.m., Carlton County Transportation Building, 1630 County Road 61, Carlton. Learn best practices for planting, mowing, fertilizing, weed control and more from University of Minnesota Extension educator Jon Trappe. $10, includes refreshments and handouts. RSVP to rustx048@ or 218-384-8684. Trash, treasure, craft and bake sale, 8 a.m. to noon Friday, April 4 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 5, Barnum Area Senior Center, 3794 Main St. Aging with Gusto, 1-2:30 p.m. Thursdays, April 10, 17 and 24, Cloquet Public Library. Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging leads conversations about attitudes toward aging. Free. RSVP required at Teen writers group, 4 p.m. Thursdays, April 10 and 24, Cloquet Public Library. RSVP to 218-879-1531. Barks and Books, second Thursdays, 4-5:10 p.m., Cloquet Public Library. Read with therapy dogs. Each session is 20 minutes. Geared for pre-K-6, but older and younger children are welcome. Register at Chair yoga, 10-10:45 a.m. Mondays, April 7, 21 and 28 at Cloquet Public Library. Free, open to all ages and no RSVP needed. Tech help, 3-5 p.m. Tuesday, April 8 and the second Tuesday of each month. Get help using your electronic devices and the library's e-resources. Ruby's Pantry, 9-10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 10 and the second Thursday of each month, Cromwell Pavilion, 5577 Cromwell Park. Purchase a $25 food bundle from the nonprofit that distributes food overages to help people stretch their food budget. Open to everyone. Storytime, Thursdays, 2-2:30 p.m., Moose Lake Public Library. Chess club, 3:30-5 p.m. Fridays, Cloquet Public Library. Open to all community members. Motherhood Walk and Talk, 10-11 a.m. Wednesdays, Northwoods Credit Union Arena, 1102 Olympic Drive, Cloquet. Carlton County Public Health hosts program for moms and children. No RSVP needed. Esko Historical Society meets on the third Thursdays at 4 p.m. at Thomson Town Hall, 25 E. Harney Road. Members of the public are invited to attend. Questions, call 218-316-0947 Toddler parenting class, 5-6 p.m. Thursdays, April 17, May 1, 15, 28, June 12, Community Memorial Hospital Birch Room. Occupational therapists lead free class. RSVP requested to .
