:root{
  --navy:#0D2C4D;--navy2:#071d33;--teal:#17B3B0;--aqua:#A8DADC;--cream:#F4EDE1;--grey:#6B7280;--light:#F2F4F7;--white:#fff;--ink:#162231;
  --display:"Playfair Display",Georgia,serif;--body:"Inter",Arial,sans-serif;--ui:"Manrope",Arial,sans-serif;--num:"Space Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;
  --shadow:0 24px 70px rgba(13,44,77,.12);--radius:28px;--container:1240px;
}
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.container{width:min(var(--container),calc(100% - 48px));margin-inline:auto}.skip-link{position:absolute;left:-999px}.skip-link:focus{left:16px;top:16px;background:#fff;padding:12px;z-index:999}
.announcement{background:var(--navy);color:#fff;font:600 12px var(--ui);letter-spacing:.07em}.announcement__inner{height:38px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between}.announcement a{color:#70d7d4}
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.section{padding:110px 0}.section-heading{margin-bottom:52px}.split-heading{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:70px;align-items:end}.section-heading h2,.why h2,.doctor h2,.stats h2,.compare h2,.finance h2,.location h2,.faq h2,.consultation h2{font:700 clamp(40px,4.3vw,62px)/1.02 var(--display);letter-spacing:-.03em;color:var(--navy);margin:0}.section-heading p{color:#586576;font-size:17px}.centered{text-align:center;max-width:760px;margin:0 auto 58px}.centered p{max-width:650px;margin:18px auto}
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.compare{background:#fff}.compare-shell{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy2),var(--navy));border-radius:34px;padding:65px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr;gap:55px;color:#c8d4df}.compare-title h2{color:#fff}.compare-cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:14px}.mini-compare{background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);border-radius:20px;padding:25px;min-height:280px}.mini-compare span{font:600 11px var(--num);color:#72d6d3}.mini-compare h3{font:600 26px var(--display);color:#fff;margin:28px 0 10px}.mini-compare p{font-size:13px}.mini-compare a{display:block;margin-top:28px;color:#7edbd7;font:700 11px var(--ui)}
.reviews{background:var(--light)}.review-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px}.review-grid blockquote{margin:0;background:#fff;border-radius:24px;padding:32px;box-shadow:0 10px 35px rgba(13,44,77,.06)}.review-grid blockquote>span{color:#e0b04e;letter-spacing:.15em}.review-grid p{font:500 18px/1.65 var(--display);color:var(--navy)}.review-grid footer{font:700 11px var(--ui);color:#7b8792;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em}
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.location{background:#f7f9f9}.location-shell{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:60px;align-items:center}.map-panel{height:470px;border-radius:30px;background:#d8e5e5;position:relative;overflow:hidden}.map-grid-bg{position:absolute;inset:-50px;background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.5) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.5) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:48px 48px;transform:rotate(14deg)}.pin{position:absolute;left:50%;top:48%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);width:56px;height:56px;background:var(--navy);border-radius:50% 50% 50% 0;transform-origin:center;rotate:-45deg;box-shadow:0 15px 30px rgba(13,44,77,.2)}.pin span{position:absolute;width:18px;height:18px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--teal);left:19px;top:19px}.map-label{position:absolute;left:50%;top:65%;transform:translateX(-50%);background:#fff;padding:9px 15px;border-radius:999px;font:700 11px var(--ui);color:var(--navy);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}.location-copy p{font-size:18px;color:#607080}.location-actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:22px;margin-top:28px}
.faq{background:#fff}.faq-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.8fr 1.2fr;gap:90px}.faq-grid>div:first-child p{color:#657283}.accordion details{border-top:1px solid #d9e0e5;padding:22px 0}.accordion details:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid #d9e0e5}.accordion summary{cursor:pointer;list-style:none;font:700 18px var(--ui);color:var(--navy);display:flex;justify-content:space-between}.accordion summary:after{content:"+";color:var(--teal);font-size:24px}.accordion details[open] summary:after{content:"–"}.accordion details p{color:#647180;margin-bottom:0}
.consultation{background:var(--navy2);color:#d8e1e8;padding:95px 0}.consult-shell{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr .85fr;gap:80px;align-items:center}.consult-copy>img{width:330px;margin-bottom:54px}.consult-copy h2{color:#fff}.consult-copy p{font-size:18px;max-width:620px}.consult-points{display:flex;gap:22px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:28px;font:700 11px var(--ui);color:#78d8d4}.consult-form{background:#fff;color:var(--navy);border-radius:28px;padding:36px}.consult-form h3{font:600 30px var(--display);margin-top:0}.consult-form label{display:block;font:700 11px var(--ui);margin:16px 0;color:#425268}.consult-form input,.consult-form select{width:100%;margin-top:7px;padding:14px;border:1px solid #d8e0e6;border-radius:10px;font:500 14px var(--body);background:#fff}.form-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px}.form-note{font-size:10px;color:#87929c;text-align:center}
.footer{background:#061a2d;color:#b6c4d0;padding:70px 0 25px}.footer-top{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.8fr repeat(4,1fr);gap:40px}.footer-brand img{width:300px;margin-bottom:18px}.footer-brand p{max-width:320px}.footer h4{font:700 11px var(--ui);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;color:#fff}.footer a{display:block;font-size:13px;margin:9px 0}.footer p{font-size:13px}.footer-bottom{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);margin-top:45px;padding-top:20px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:11px}.footer-bottom div{display:flex;gap:20px}.mobile-action-bar{display:none}
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@media(max-width:700px){.container{width:min(100% - 28px,var(--container))}.announcement__inner span{display:none}.announcement__inner{justify-content:center}.header-actions .btn--nav{display:none}.brand{width:205px}.hero{padding:60px 0}.hero h1{font-size:54px}.hero-lead{font-size:17px}.hero-ctas{display:grid}.trust-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}.photo-placeholder{height:410px}.floating-card{display:none}.audience-grid,.treatment-grid,.split-heading,.review-grid,.stats-grid,.footer-top{grid-template-columns:1fr}.audience-card{border-right:0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14)}.treatment-card:first-child{grid-column:auto}.section{padding:78px 0}.section-heading h2,.why h2,.doctor h2,.stats h2,.compare h2,.finance h2,.location h2,.faq h2,.consultation h2{font-size:42px}.why-grid{gap:45px}.doctor-photo{padding-bottom:0}.doctor-copy{padding-top:40px}.compare-shell{padding:35px 25px}.compare-cards{grid-template-columns:1fr}.mini-compare{min-height:auto}.finance-grid,.location-shell,.faq-grid,.consult-shell{gap:45px}.map-panel{height:360px}.form-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}.consultation{padding:70px 0}.footer-top{gap:25px}.footer-bottom{display:block;padding-bottom:60px}.footer-bottom div{margin-top:10px}.mobile-action-bar{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);position:fixed;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 -10px 30px rgba(13,44,77,.12);z-index:80}.mobile-action-bar a{padding:14px;text-align:center;font:800 11px var(--ui);color:var(--navy);border-right:1px solid #e5eaee}.mobile-action-bar a:nth-child(2){background:var(--teal);color:#fff}}


/* Enhanced visual prototype */
.smile-strip{background:#fff;padding:22px 0;border-top:1px solid #eef2f4;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f4}
.smile-strip__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr 1.4fr;gap:14px}
.smile-chip,.smile-quote{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;background:#fafbf9;border-radius:18px;padding:14px 16px}
.smile-avatar{width:54px;height:54px;border-radius:50%;display:block;position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#d9ebea,#8fb8c3)}
.smile-avatar:before{content:"";position:absolute;width:23px;height:23px;border-radius:50%;background:#f1d1bd;left:15px;top:8px}
.smile-avatar:after{content:"";position:absolute;width:38px;height:28px;border-radius:50% 50% 10px 10px;background:#fff;left:8px;bottom:-6px}
.smile-avatar--2{background:linear-gradient(145deg,#ebdfcf,#ac8e77)}
.smile-avatar--3{background:linear-gradient(145deg,#c9d7e3,#667d99)}
.smile-chip strong,.smile-chip small{display:block}.smile-chip strong{font:700 13px var(--ui);color:var(--navy)}.smile-chip small{font-size:11px;color:#788491}
.smile-quote{background:var(--navy);color:#fff}.smile-quote span{font:700 36px var(--display);color:#72d7d4}.smile-quote strong{font:600 16px/1.3 var(--display)}

.hero-image-art{position:relative}
.hero-person{position:absolute;border-radius:180px 180px 30px 30px;bottom:-10px;z-index:0}
.hero-person--1{width:255px;height:445px;right:48px;background:
radial-gradient(circle at 50% 17%,#f2c9ad 0 14%,transparent 14.5%),
radial-gradient(circle at 50% 19%,#5e4035 0 18%,transparent 18.5%),
linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 0 30%,#f3ede5 30% 100%);}
.hero-person--2{width:185px;height:340px;left:20px;background:
radial-gradient(circle at 50% 17%,#d9aa8a 0 14%,transparent 14.5%),
radial-gradient(circle at 50% 19%,#2e2925 0 18%,transparent 18.5%),
linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 0 30%,#a8dadc 30% 100%);opacity:.95}
.hero-smile-line{position:absolute;width:250px;height:120px;border-bottom:6px solid rgba(255,255,255,.85);border-radius:0 0 50% 50%;right:62px;top:190px;z-index:2;transform:rotate(-5deg)}
.hero-smile-line:before,.hero-smile-line:after{content:"";position:absolute;width:18px;height:18px;border:3px solid #fff;border-radius:4px;bottom:-10px}
.hero-smile-line:before{left:85px}.hero-smile-line:after{left:130px}

.doctor-image-art{position:relative;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#6d9ea1,#173c5b)}
.doctor-silhouette{position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:-12px;transform:translateX(-50%);width:330px;height:510px;border-radius:170px 170px 0 0;background:
radial-gradient(circle at 50% 17%,#ddb89d 0 13%,transparent 13.5%),
radial-gradient(circle at 50% 19%,#403933 0 18%,transparent 18.5%),
linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 0 29%,#f6f7f8 29% 100%)}
.doctor-badge{position:absolute;right:24px;bottom:24px;background:#fff;border-radius:16px;padding:14px 17px;box-shadow:0 18px 45px rgba(0,0,0,.16)}
.doctor-badge span,.doctor-badge strong{display:block}.doctor-badge span{font:800 9px var(--ui);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.13em;color:var(--teal)}.doctor-badge strong{font:700 15px var(--display);color:var(--navy)}

.treatment-card{padding-top:155px}
.treatment-photo{position:absolute;left:0;top:0;right:0;height:130px;overflow:hidden}
.treatment-photo:before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(110deg,rgba(255,255,255,.08),rgba(255,255,255,.35))}
.treatment-photo--braces{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#638a9b,#1c3c5b)}
.treatment-photo--aligners{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#bfe8e5,#74b7b6)}
.treatment-photo--early{background:linear-gradient(120deg,#ecdcc5,#c8a887)}
.treatment-photo span{position:absolute;width:110px;height:70px;border:5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.8);border-radius:0 0 55px 55px;left:50%;top:30px;transform:translateX(-50%)}
.treatment-photo--braces span:before,.treatment-photo--braces span:after{content:"";position:absolute;width:14px;height:14px;border:3px solid #fff;border-radius:3px;bottom:-8px}
.treatment-photo--braces span:before{left:26px}.treatment-photo--braces span:after{right:26px}
.treatment-photo--aligners span{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.9);box-shadow:0 10px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.25)}
.treatment-photo--early span{border-radius:50%;width:80px;height:80px;top:24px;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.85)}

.brand-showcase{background:#fff}
.brand-showcase__shell{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.65fr 1.35fr;gap:70px;align-items:center;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f7fbfa,#eef4f4);border-radius:32px;padding:55px}
.brand-showcase__mark{min-height:340px;background:var(--navy);border-radius:26px;display:grid;place-items:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.brand-showcase__mark:before{content:"";position:absolute;width:340px;height:340px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(23,179,176,.12)}
.brand-showcase__mark img{width:220px;position:relative;z-index:2;filter:drop-shadow(0 14px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.12))}
.brand-showcase h2{font:700 clamp(38px,4vw,58px)/1.05 var(--display);color:var(--navy);margin:0}
.brand-showcase p{font-size:17px;color:#5e6d7d}

@media(max-width:900px){
.smile-strip__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
.brand-showcase__shell{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}
@media(max-width:600px){
.smile-strip__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
.treatment-card{padding-top:145px}
.brand-showcase__shell{padding:28px}
.brand-showcase__mark{min-height:260px}
}


/* FIXED MOBILE NAV: compact off-canvas drawer, never full-page expanded content */
.menu-overlay{
  position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(7,29,51,.46);
  backdrop-filter:blur(4px);z-index:98;opacity:0;
  transition:opacity .24s ease;
}
.menu-overlay.is-visible{opacity:1}
.mobile-menu{
  display:block;position:fixed;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;
  width:min(86vw,380px);height:100dvh;background:#fff;z-index:99;
  border:0;box-shadow:-24px 0 70px rgba(7,29,51,.2);
  transform:translateX(105%);visibility:hidden;
  transition:transform .28s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1),visibility .28s;
  overflow-y:auto;overscroll-behavior:contain;
}
.mobile-menu.is-open{transform:translateX(0);visibility:visible}
.mobile-menu__header{
  min-height:78px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  padding:14px 16px 14px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #e9eef2;
}
.mobile-menu__header img{width:215px;max-width:74%}
.menu-close{
  width:40px;height:40px;border:0;border-radius:50%;cursor:pointer;
  background:#f1f4f6;color:var(--navy);font:400 28px/1 var(--body);
}
.mobile-menu__inner{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0;padding:18px 22px 30px;
}
.mobile-menu__inner a:not(.btn){
  padding:11px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eef1f4;
  font:700 14px var(--ui);color:var(--navy);
}
.mobile-menu__label{
  margin-top:15px;padding-bottom:5px;color:var(--teal);
  font:800 9px var(--ui);letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;
}
.mobile-menu__label:first-child{margin-top:0}
.mobile-menu__cta{margin-top:22px;min-height:48px}
body.menu-open{overflow:hidden}
@media(min-width:1051px){.mobile-menu,.menu-overlay{display:none!important}}


/* Mobile accordion submenus */
.mobile-accordion{
  border-bottom:1px solid #e9eef2;
}
.mobile-accordion__trigger{
  width:100%;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:16px;
  min-height:54px;
  padding:0;
  border:0;
  background:transparent;
  color:var(--navy);
  font:800 14px var(--ui);
  cursor:pointer;
  text-align:left;
}
.mobile-chevron{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  width:28px;
  height:28px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:#f2f5f6;
  color:var(--navy);
  font-size:18px;
  transition:transform .22s ease, background .22s ease;
}
.mobile-accordion__trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .mobile-chevron{
  transform:rotate(180deg);
  background:#dff4f3;
  color:var(--teal);
}
.mobile-submenu{
  padding:0 0 12px 14px;
}
.mobile-submenu a{
  display:block;
  padding:10px 0;
  border:0!important;
  color:#526273!important;
  font:600 13px var(--ui)!important;
}
.mobile-submenu a:hover,
.mobile-submenu a:focus{
  color:var(--teal)!important;
}
.mobile-direct-link{
  display:block;
  padding:15px 0!important;
  border-bottom:1px solid #e9eef2!important;
  font:800 14px var(--ui)!important;
  color:var(--navy)!important;
}

/* Reverse logos are transparent SVGs; never filter or paint a background */
.consult-copy>img,.footer-brand img{background:transparent!important;filter:none!important}


/* Header logo sizing correction */
.brand{
  width:340px;
  max-width:340px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
}
.brand img{
  width:100%;
  height:auto;
  max-height:72px;
  object-fit:contain;
  object-position:left center;
}

@media(max-width:1050px){
  .brand{
    width:300px;
    max-width:calc(100% - 86px);
  }
  .brand img{
    max-height:68px;
  }
}

@media(max-width:700px){
  .header-row{
    height:104px;
  }
  .brand{
    width:285px;
    max-width:calc(100% - 72px);
  }
  .brand img{
    width:100%;
    max-height:76px;
  }
  .hamburger{
    flex:0 0 48px;
    width:48px;
    height:48px;
  }
}

@media(max-width:390px){
  .brand{
    width:255px;
    max-width:calc(100% - 68px);
  }
}


/* Header vertical-spacing refinement */
@media(max-width:700px){
  .header-row{
    height:88px;
    min-height:88px;
    padding-top:4px;
    padding-bottom:4px;
  }
  .brand{
    width:285px;
    height:72px;
    align-items:center;
  }
  .brand img{
    max-height:68px;
    display:block;
  }
  .site-header{
    line-height:1;
  }
  .hero{
    padding-top:54px;
  }
}
@media(max-width:390px){
  .header-row{
    height:84px;
    min-height:84px;
  }
  .brand{
    width:255px;
    height:68px;
  }
  .brand img{
    max-height:64px;
  }
}


/* FINAL MOBILE HEADER — approved compact spacing */
@media(max-width:700px){
  .site-header .header-row{
    height:auto !important;
    min-height:0 !important;
    padding-top:10px !important;
    padding-bottom:4px !important; /* ~1 mm CSS visual space below logo */
    align-items:center !important;
  }

  .site-header .brand{
    width:285px !important;
    max-width:calc(100% - 72px) !important;
    height:auto !important;
    margin:0 !important;
    padding:0 !important;
    align-self:center !important;
  }

  .site-header .brand img{
    display:block !important;
    width:100% !important;
    height:auto !important;
    max-height:76px !important;
    margin:0 !important;
    padding:0 !important;
    object-fit:contain !important;
    object-position:left center !important;
  }

  .site-header .hamburger{
    margin:0 !important;
    align-self:center !important;
  }

  .hero{
    padding-top:54px !important;
  }
}

@media(max-width:390px){
  .site-header .header-row{
    padding-top:9px !important;
    padding-bottom:4px !important;
  }
  .site-header .brand{
    width:255px !important;
    max-width:calc(100% - 68px) !important;
  }
  .site-header .brand img{
    max-height:70px !important;
  }
}


/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE REFINEMENT PASS — portrait + landscape iPhone
   ========================================================= */

/* Shared */
.family-proof{background:#f5f8f8}
.family-proof__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr;gap:60px;align-items:start}
.family-proof h2{font:700 clamp(38px,4vw,58px)/1.04 var(--display);color:var(--navy);margin:0}
.family-proof__points{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px}
.family-proof__points>div{background:#fff;border-radius:18px;padding:22px;box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(13,44,77,.06)}
.family-proof__points strong,.family-proof__points span{display:block}
.family-proof__points strong{font:700 22px var(--display);color:var(--navy)}
.family-proof__points span{font-size:12px;color:#687584;margin-top:5px}
.family-proof__note{grid-column:1/-1;margin:0;text-align:left}

.journey-compact{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:12px}
.journey-compact article{background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3e8ec;border-radius:18px;padding:22px}
.journey-compact article>span{display:grid;place-items:center;width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;background:#e5f7f6;color:var(--teal);font:700 11px var(--num)}
.journey-compact h3{font:600 21px var(--display);color:var(--navy);margin:14px 0 6px}
.journey-compact p{font-size:12px;color:#657382;margin:0}

.footer-group__trigger{display:none}

/* Tablet / wide mobile */
@media(max-width:1050px){
  .section{padding:82px 0}
  .hero{padding:52px 0 62px}
  .hero-grid{gap:42px}
  .hero h1{font-size:clamp(52px,7vw,76px)}
  .hero-lead{font-size:18px}
  .treatment-grid{gap:16px}
  .why-grid{gap:55px}
  .doctor-shell{min-height:auto}
  .doctor-copy{padding:55px 0 55px 52px}
  .journey-compact{grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr)}
  .compare-shell{gap:28px}
  .review-grid{gap:14px}
  .family-proof__grid{gap:36px}
}

/* Portrait mobile */
@media(max-width:700px){
  body{padding-bottom:54px}
  .announcement__inner{height:38px}
  .announcement a{font-size:11px}

  /* Header */
  .site-header .header-row{
    padding-top:8px!important;
    padding-bottom:4px!important;
  }
  .site-header .brand{
    width:278px!important;
    max-width:calc(100% - 72px)!important;
  }
  .site-header .brand img{max-height:72px!important}

  /* Hero */
  .hero{
    padding:44px 0 52px!important;
  }
  .hero-grid{gap:36px}
  .hero h1{
    font-size:clamp(48px,13vw,62px);
    line-height:.94;
    margin-bottom:22px;
  }
  .hero-lead{
    font-size:17px;
    line-height:1.55;
  }
  .hero-ctas{
    margin:26px 0 30px;
    gap:10px;
  }
  .btn--large{
    padding:16px 18px;
    min-height:54px;
    font-size:11px;
  }
  .trust-row{
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
    gap:8px;
    padding-top:20px;
  }
  .trust-row>div{text-align:center}
  .trust-row strong{font-size:12px}
  .trust-row span{font-size:10px;line-height:1.25}

  /* Hide hero visual on smallest portrait to shorten page */
  .hero-visual{display:none}
  .smile-strip{display:none}

  /* Audience */
  .audience-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .audience-card{
    min-height:128px;
    padding:22px 14px;
    border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
    border-bottom:0;
  }
  .audience-card strong{font-size:19px;margin-top:9px}
  .audience-card small{font-size:10px;line-height:1.25}
  .audience-card b{right:12px;bottom:12px;font-size:9px}

  /* Sections */
  .section{padding:64px 0}
  .section-heading{margin-bottom:34px}
  .split-heading{display:block}
  .split-heading p{margin-top:18px}
  .section-heading h2,.why h2,.doctor h2,.stats h2,.compare h2,.finance h2,.location h2,.faq h2,.consultation h2{
    font-size:38px;
    line-height:1.02;
  }

  /* Treatments: consistent stacked cards */
  .treatment-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:14px}
  .treatment-card,.treatment-card:first-child{
    grid-column:auto;
    min-height:310px;
    padding:148px 24px 58px;
    border-radius:22px;
  }
  .treatment-card h3{font-size:34px;margin:10px 0 7px}
  .treatment-card p{font-size:13px;line-height:1.45;max-width:100%}
  .treatment-card a{left:24px;bottom:22px}
  .treatment-photo{height:126px}

  /* Specialist */
  .why-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px}
  .why-sticky p{font-size:15px}
  .why-item{
    grid-template-columns:34px 1fr;
    gap:12px;
    padding:22px 0;
  }
  .why-item h3{font-size:21px}
  .why-item p{font-size:13px;line-height:1.45}

  /* Doctor */
  .doctor-shell{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .doctor-photo{padding:26px 0 0}
  .doctor-placeholder{min-height:380px}
  .doctor-copy{padding:36px 0 52px}
  .doctor-copy p{font-size:14px}
  .doctor-copy .large-copy{font-size:18px}

  /* Stats: 2x2 compact */
  .stats{padding:56px 0}
  .stats-intro{margin-bottom:28px}
  .stats-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .stat{
    padding:24px 12px;
    border-right:1px solid #dce2e7;
    border-bottom:1px solid #dce2e7;
  }
  .stat:nth-child(2n){border-right:0}
  .stat:nth-child(3),.stat:nth-child(4){border-bottom:0}
  .stat strong{font-size:34px}
  .stat span{font-size:10px;line-height:1.3}

  /* Journey: compact 2-column chips */
  .journey-heading{margin-bottom:30px}
  .journey-compact{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px}
  .journey-compact article{
    padding:16px;
    border-radius:15px;
  }
  .journey-compact article:last-child{grid-column:1/-1}
  .journey-compact h3{font-size:18px;margin:8px 0 4px}
  .journey-compact p{font-size:11px;line-height:1.35}
  .journey-compact article>span{width:28px;height:28px}

  /* Comparison becomes swipeable */
  .compare{padding:56px 0}
  .compare-shell{
    display:block;
    padding:30px 22px;
    border-radius:24px;
  }
  .compare-title p{font-size:13px}
  .compare-cards{
    display:flex;
    gap:12px;
    overflow-x:auto;
    scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;
    padding:8px 2px 12px;
    margin-top:20px;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;
  }
  .mini-compare{
    flex:0 0 82%;
    min-height:210px;
    scroll-snap-align:start;
  }

  /* Reviews swipeable */
  .reviews{padding:56px 0}
  .review-grid{
    display:flex;
    gap:12px;
    overflow-x:auto;
    scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;
    padding-bottom:8px;
  }
  .review-grid blockquote{
    flex:0 0 84%;
    scroll-snap-align:start;
    padding:24px;
  }
  .review-grid p{font-size:16px}

  /* Finance */
  .finance-grid{gap:28px}
  .finance-card{padding:26px;border-radius:22px}

  /* Location */
  .location-shell{gap:30px}
  .map-panel{height:270px}
  .location-copy p{font-size:14px}
  .location-actions{display:grid;gap:12px}
  .location-actions .btn{width:100%}
  .location-actions .text-link{justify-self:start}

  /* Family proof */
  .family-proof{padding:56px 0}
  .family-proof__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px}
  .family-proof__points{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px}
  .family-proof__points>div{padding:16px}
  .family-proof__points strong{font-size:18px}
  .family-proof__points span{font-size:10px}
  .family-proof__note{font-size:9px}

  /* FAQ */
  .faq-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:26px}
  .accordion details{padding:16px 0}
  .accordion summary{font-size:14px;line-height:1.35}
  .accordion details p{font-size:12px;line-height:1.45}

  /* Consultation */
  .consultation{padding:58px 0 42px}
  .consult-shell{gap:28px}
  .consult-copy>img{width:250px;margin-bottom:28px}
  .consult-copy p{font-size:14px}
  .consult-points{gap:8px 14px;margin-top:18px}
  .consult-form{padding:24px;border-radius:22px}
  .consult-form h3{font-size:27px}
  .consult-form label{margin:12px 0}
  .consult-form input,.consult-form select{padding:12px}

  /* Compact accordion footer */
  .footer{padding:44px 0 18px}
  .footer-top{display:block}
  .footer-brand{margin-bottom:18px}
  .footer-brand img{width:245px;margin-bottom:12px}
  .footer-brand p{font-size:11px;line-height:1.45;max-width:100%}
  .footer-group{
    border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    margin:0!important;
  }
  .footer-group:last-of-type{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12)}
  .footer-group__trigger{
    width:100%;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:space-between;
    min-height:48px;
    border:0;
    padding:0;
    background:transparent;
    color:#fff;
    font:800 11px var(--ui);
    text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:.11em;
    cursor:pointer;
  }
  .footer-chevron{transition:transform .2s ease}
  .footer-group__trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .footer-chevron{transform:rotate(180deg)}
  .footer-group__panel{
    display:none;
    padding:0 0 14px;
  }
  .footer-group__panel.is-open{display:block}
  .footer-group__panel a,.footer-group__panel p{
    display:block;
    font-size:12px;
    margin:8px 0;
  }
  .footer-bottom{
    margin-top:24px;
    padding-top:16px;
    padding-bottom:50px;
    font-size:10px;
  }

  /* Sticky mobile actions */
  .mobile-action-bar a{padding:12px 8px}
}

/* Narrow portrait */
@media(max-width:390px){
  .hero h1{font-size:46px}
  .audience-card{padding-inline:10px}
  .audience-card strong{font-size:17px}
  .family-proof__points{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* Landscape iPhone / short viewport */
@media(orientation:landscape) and (max-height:520px){
  .announcement{display:none}
  .site-header .header-row{
    min-height:60px!important;
    padding:2px 0!important;
  }
  .site-header .brand{
    width:245px!important;
  }
  .site-header .brand img{
    max-height:54px!important;
  }
  .hero{
    padding:28px 0 34px!important;
  }
  .hero-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;
    gap:28px;
  }
  .hero-visual{display:block}
  .photo-placeholder{height:300px}
  .floating-card{display:none}
  .hero h1{font-size:48px}
  .hero-lead{font-size:14px;line-height:1.45}
  .hero-ctas{margin:18px 0 20px}
  .trust-row{padding-top:14px}
  .smile-strip{display:none}
  .section{padding:54px 0}
  .audience-card{min-height:118px}
  .doctor-shell{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .doctor-photo{padding:30px 0}
  .doctor-placeholder{min-height:360px}
  .doctor-copy{padding:34px 0 34px 36px}
  .journey-compact{grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr)}
  .compare-shell{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr}
  .compare-cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);overflow:visible}
  .mini-compare{min-height:200px}
  .review-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);overflow:visible}
  .review-grid blockquote{min-width:0}
  .footer-top{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.6fr repeat(4,1fr);gap:26px}
  .footer-group__trigger{display:none}
  .footer-group__panel{display:block!important;padding:0}
}


/* ============================================================
   GLOBAL HEADER REPAIR — permanent across every site page
   ============================================================ */
.site-header{
  position:sticky !important;
  top:0 !important;
  z-index:1000 !important;
  width:100% !important;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.97) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(18px);
  backdrop-filter:blur(18px);
  box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(13,44,77,.07);
}
.site-header .header-row{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1001;
}
.mobile-menu{
  z-index:1100 !important;
}
.menu-overlay{
  z-index:1090 !important;
}
@media(max-width:1050px){
  .site-header{
    position:sticky !important;
    top:0 !important;
  }
}

/* INTERNAL LINKING CLUSTER MODULE */
.internal-links{padding:46px 0;background:#f4f8f8;border-top:1px solid #e1e9e9}
.internal-links__head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:30px;align-items:end;margin-bottom:22px}
.internal-links__head h2{font:700 30px/1.08 var(--display);color:var(--navy);margin:0}
.internal-links__head p{max-width:600px;margin:0;color:#647381;font-size:13px;line-height:1.55}
.internal-links__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,minmax(0,1fr));gap:11px}
.internal-links__grid a{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;min-height:76px;padding:16px 17px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e2e9e9;border-radius:15px;color:var(--navy);font:700 14px/1.25 var(--ui);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(13,44,77,.045)}
.internal-links__grid a:after{content:"→";color:var(--teal);margin-left:8px}
.internal-links__grid a:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(13,44,77,.08)}
@media(max-width:900px){.internal-links__grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:600px){.internal-links{padding:34px 0}.internal-links__head{display:block}.internal-links__head p{margin-top:8px}.internal-links__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.internal-links__grid a{min-height:58px}}

/* GLOBAL TECHNICAL SEO + CONVERSION PASS */
.conversion-band{padding:54px 0;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0D2C4D,#163C63);color:#fff}
.conversion-band__inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) auto;gap:36px;align-items:center}
.conversion-band h2{font:700 clamp(30px,4vw,44px)/1.04 var(--display);margin:0 0 10px;color:#fff;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.conversion-band p{max-width:760px;margin:0;color:#d6e2ea;line-height:1.65}
.conversion-band__actions{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:flex-end}
.conversion-band .btn--light{background:#fff;color:var(--navy)}
.conversion-band .btn--outline-light{border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.55);color:#fff;background:transparent}
.skip-link{position:absolute;left:-9999px;top:8px;z-index:2000;background:#fff;color:var(--navy);padding:10px 14px;border-radius:8px}
.skip-link:focus{left:8px}
img{max-width:100%;height:auto}
@media(max-width:760px){.conversion-band{padding:42px 0}.conversion-band__inner{grid-template-columns:1fr}.conversion-band__actions{justify-content:flex-start}}

/* ROYALTY-FREE EDITORIAL IMAGE SYSTEM */
.stock-photo{width:100%;height:auto;display:block;border-radius:28px;object-fit:cover;aspect-ratio:16/10;box-shadow:0 22px 55px rgba(13,44,77,.11)}
.stock-photo-wrap{position:relative}
.stock-photo-wrap:after{content:"Representative orthodontic image";position:absolute;right:14px;bottom:12px;background:rgba(13,44,77,.78);color:#fff;padding:5px 8px;border-radius:6px;font:500 10px/1.2 var(--ui);letter-spacing:.02em}
.home-photo-strip{padding:28px 0 58px;background:#f7faf9}
.home-photo-strip__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:14px}
.home-photo-strip figure{margin:0}.home-photo-strip img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/3;object-fit:cover;border-radius:20px;display:block}
.home-photo-strip figcaption{font:600 12px/1.4 var(--ui);color:#60707d;margin-top:8px}
@media(max-width:760px){.home-photo-strip__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.stock-photo{border-radius:20px}}

/* EXPANDED REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO SYSTEM */
.representative-photo-panel{padding:54px 0;background:#fff}
.representative-photo-panel__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.8fr 1.2fr;gap:42px;align-items:center}
.representative-photo-panel h2{font:700 clamp(30px,4vw,44px)/1.05 var(--display);color:var(--navy);margin:.25em 0}
.representative-photo-panel p{color:#526273;line-height:1.7}
.representative-photo-panel figure{margin:0}
.representative-photo-panel img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/10;object-fit:cover;border-radius:24px;display:block;box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(13,44,77,.10)}
.representative-photo-panel figcaption{margin-top:8px;font:500 10px/1.4 var(--ui);color:#74818b}
@media(max-width:850px){.representative-photo-panel__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* HOMEPAGE REAL IMAGE REPLACEMENTS */
.homepage-real-photo{
  display:block;
  width:100%;
  height:auto;
  object-fit:cover;
  border-radius:28px;
  box-shadow:0 22px 55px rgba(13,44,77,.14);
}
.homepage-location-photo{
  aspect-ratio:16/9;
}
.image-credit{
  margin-top:8px;
  color:#7b8791;
  font:500 10px/1.45 var(--ui);
}
.image-credit a{
  color:inherit;
  text-decoration:underline;
  text-underline-offset:2px;
}
@media(max-width:700px){
  .homepage-real-photo{
    border-radius:20px;
  }
}

/* HOMEPAGE PLACEHOLDER-TO-PHOTO FIX */
.doctor-photo{
  min-width:0;
}
.homepage-real-figure{
  position:relative;
  margin:0;
  width:100%;
}
.doctor-real-photo{
  overflow:hidden;
  border-radius:28px;
}
.doctor-treatment-photo{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  min-height:520px;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:center center;
  border-radius:28px;
  box-shadow:none;
}
.location .map-panel{
  overflow:visible;
  min-height:0;
  background:transparent;
  border-radius:0;
}
.location-real-photo{
  overflow:hidden;
  border-radius:28px;
}
.location-real-photo .homepage-location-photo{
  width:100%;
  aspect-ratio:16/9;
  object-fit:cover;
  border-radius:28px;
}
.map-label--photo{
  position:absolute;
  left:24px;
  bottom:38px;
  z-index:2;
  max-width:70%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.94);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  box-shadow:0 14px 34px rgba(13,44,77,.18);
}
.image-credit--dark{
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);
}
@media(max-width:850px){
  .doctor-treatment-photo{
    min-height:0;
    aspect-ratio:4/3;
  }
  .map-label--photo{
    left:14px;
    bottom:30px;
    max-width:82%;
    font-size:13px;
  }
}

/* VERIFIED LAUNCH CONTENT */
.vblock{padding:56px 0}.vlight{background:#f4f8f8}.vdark{background:#0D2C4D;color:#fff}.vblock h2{font:700 clamp(31px,4vw,46px)/1.05 var(--display);color:var(--navy)}.vdark h2{color:#fff}.vdark p{color:#d7e1e9}.vgrid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:12px}.vcard{background:#fff;border:1px solid #e1e9e9;border-radius:18px;padding:20px}.vcard strong{display:block;font:700 18px/1.2 var(--display);color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:6px}.vcard span{font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;color:#62717d}.vfine{font-size:11px;line-height:1.55;color:#71808a}.sapphire-grid,.contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:260px 1fr;gap:42px;align-items:center}.sapphire-grid img{width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:20px}.contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.vactions{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:22px}@media(max-width:800px){.vgrid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.sapphire-grid,.contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}@media(max-width:540px){.vgrid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* SAPPHIRE BADGE — REFINED SCALE & POSITIONING */
.sapphire{
  padding:42px 0;
  background:#fff;
}
.sapphire .sapphire-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:132px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap:28px;
  align-items:center;
  max-width:920px;
  margin:0 auto;
}
.sapphire .sapphire-grid > div:first-child{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
}
.sapphire .sapphire-grid img{
  display:block;
  width:118px !important;
  max-width:118px !important;
  height:auto !important;
  margin:0 auto;
  border-radius:12px;
  box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(13,44,77,.08);
}
.sapphire .eyebrow{
  margin-bottom:8px;
}
.sapphire h2{
  margin:.1em 0 .35em;
  font-size:clamp(28px,3.3vw,40px);
  line-height:1.06;
}
.sapphire p{
  margin:.4em 0;
}
.sapphire .vfine{
  max-width:690px;
  margin-top:8px;
  font-size:10px;
  line-height:1.45;
}
@media(max-width:700px){
  .sapphire{
    padding:34px 0;
  }
  .sapphire .sapphire-grid{
    grid-template-columns:86px minmax(0,1fr);
    gap:18px;
    align-items:start;
  }
  .sapphire .sapphire-grid img{
    width:78px !important;
    max-width:78px !important;
    border-radius:9px;
  }
  .sapphire h2{
    font-size:27px;
  }
}
@media(max-width:460px){
  .sapphire .sapphire-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    text-align:center;
  }
  .sapphire .sapphire-grid > div:first-child{
    justify-content:center;
  }
  .sapphire .sapphire-grid img{
    width:88px !important;
    max-width:88px !important;
  }
  .sapphire .vfine{
    margin-left:auto;
    margin-right:auto;
  }
}