/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   Veneers Authority — Master Stylesheet v3
   Source: Live site styles.css + homepage inline CSS
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════ */

:root {
  --navy: #0f2744;
  --navy-mid: #1a3a6b;
  --navy-light: #2d5a8e;
  --gold: #c9a84c;
  --gold-light: #e8c96a;
  --teal: #2a9d8f;
  --teal-light: #4ec9bb;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --off-white: #f8f9fb;
  --gray-light: #e5e7eb;
  --gray-text: #6b7280;
  --dark-text: #111827;
  --success: #059669;
  --radius: 14px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  --shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
  --transition: all 0.22s ease;
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;
  color: var(--dark-text);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }

/* ── NAVBAR ── */
.navbar { position:sticky; top:0; z-index:1000; background:var(--navy); padding:0 40px; height:64px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; box-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); }
.navbar-logo { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; text-decoration:none; }
.navbar-logo-icon { width:36px; height:36px; background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-light)); border-radius:8px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-weight:900; font-size:18px; color:var(--navy); }
.navbar-logo-text { font-size:18px; font-weight:800; color:var(--white); letter-spacing:-0.3px; }
.navbar-logo-text span { color:var(--gold-light); }
.navbar-links { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:28px; list-style:none; }
.navbar-links a { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.75); font-size:14px; font-weight:500; transition:var(--transition); }
.navbar-links a:hover { color:var(--white); }
.navbar-cta { background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-light))!important; color:var(--navy)!important; font-weight:700!important; padding:8px 18px; border-radius:8px; font-size:13px!important; }
.navbar-phone { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85)!important; font-weight:600!important; font-size:13px!important; text-decoration:none; letter-spacing:0.01em; transition:var(--transition); }
.navbar-phone:hover { color:var(--gold-light)!important; }
.navbar-mobile-btn { display:none; background:none; border:none; color:var(--white); font-size:22px; cursor:pointer; }

/* ── SECTIONS ── */
.section { padding:80px 40px; }
.section-label { font-size:12px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); margin-bottom:12px; }

/* Standalone breadcrumb bar — dark navy background */
.breadcrumbs { background:var(--navy); padding:10px 40px; }
.breadcrumbs .container { max-width:1160px; margin:0 auto; font-size:13px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.breadcrumbs a { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5); text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:2px; }
.breadcrumbs a:hover { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }
.breadcrumbs span { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }
@media(max-width:600px){ .breadcrumbs { padding:8px 20px; } }
.section-title { font-size:clamp(26px,3.5vw,40px); font-weight:900; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:14px; letter-spacing:-0.5px; }
.section-subtitle { font-size:17px; color:var(--gray-text); max-width:600px; line-height:1.65; }
.container { max-width:1160px; margin:0 auto; }

/* ── BUTTONS ── */
.btn { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; padding:14px 28px; border-radius:10px; font-size:15px; font-weight:700; cursor:pointer; transition:var(--transition); border:none; text-decoration:none; }
.btn-gold { background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-light)); color:var(--navy); }
.btn-gold:hover { transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(201,168,76,0.4); }
.btn-outline { background:transparent; color:var(--white); border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }
.btn-outline:hover { background:rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
.btn-navy { background:var(--navy); color:var(--white); }
.btn-navy:hover { background:var(--navy-mid); transform:translateY(-2px); }
.btn-lg { padding:16px 36px; font-size:16px; }
.btn-primary { background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-light)); color:var(--navy); }
.btn-primary:hover { transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(201,168,76,0.4); }
.btn-secondary { background:transparent; color:var(--white); border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }
.btn-secondary:hover { background:rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }

/* ── HERO (Homepage — matches live site) ── */
.hero { background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy) 0%,var(--navy-mid) 55%,#1e3a6e 100%); padding:100px 40px 80px; position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.hero::before { content:''; position:absolute; top:-100px; right:-100px; width:500px; height:500px; background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(201,168,76,0.12) 0%,transparent 65%); border-radius:50%; }
.hero::after { content:''; position:absolute; bottom:-80px; left:10%; width:350px; height:350px; background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(42,157,143,0.10) 0%,transparent 65%); border-radius:50%; }
.hero-inner { max-width:1160px; margin:0 auto; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:60px; align-items:center; position:relative; z-index:1; }
.hero-badge { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px; background:rgba(201,168,76,0.15); border:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.35); color:var(--gold-light); font-size:12px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:1.5px; text-transform:uppercase; padding:6px 14px; border-radius:20px; margin-bottom:20px; }
.hero h1 { color:var(--white); font-size:clamp(34px,4.5vw,54px); margin-bottom:20px; letter-spacing:-1px; }
.hero h1 span { color:var(--gold-light); }
.hero-subtitle { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.72); font-size:18px; line-height:1.65; margin-bottom:32px; }
.hero-actions { display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:40px; }
.hero-trust { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:20px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.hero-trust-item { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6); font-size:13px; }
.hero-trust-item .check { width:20px; height:20px; background:rgba(42,157,143,0.25); border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--teal-light); font-size:11px; }

/* Hero right — estimator preview card */
.hero-card { background:var(--white); border-radius:20px; box-shadow:0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); overflow:hidden; }
.hero-card-header { background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-mid)); padding:20px 24px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; }
.hero-card-icon { width:42px; height:42px; background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-light)); border-radius:10px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:20px; }
.hero-card-title { color:var(--white); font-size:16px; font-weight:700; }
.hero-card-sub { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6); font-size:12px; }
.hero-card-body { padding:24px; }
.estimator-preview-step { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; padding:12px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--gray-light); }
.estimator-preview-step:last-of-type { border-bottom:none; }
.step-num { width:28px; height:28px; background:var(--navy); color:var(--white); border-radius:50%; font-size:12px; font-weight:700; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex-shrink:0; }
.step-text { font-size:13px; font-weight:600; color:var(--dark-text); flex:1; }
.step-check { color:var(--success); font-size:16px; }
.hero-card-cta { margin-top:20px; display:block; text-align:center; background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-light)); color:var(--navy); font-weight:800; font-size:15px; padding:15px; border-radius:10px; text-decoration:none; transition:var(--transition); }
.hero-card-cta:hover { transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(201,168,76,0.4); }
.hero-card-note { text-align:center; font-size:11px; color:var(--gray-text); margin-top:10px; }

/* ── AUTHORITY SIGNALS BAND ── */
.authority-band { background:#f0f4ff; border-bottom:1px solid #dde3f5; padding:28px 40px; }
.authority-band-inner { max-width:1160px; margin:0 auto; display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:24px; align-items:center; justify-content:center; }
.authority-signal { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; }
.authority-signal-icon { width:40px; height:40px; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:18px; flex-shrink:0; }
.authority-signal-title { font-size:13px; font-weight:800; color:#1a2744; }
.authority-signal-desc { font-size:12px; color:#6b7280; }

/* ── STATS BAR ── */
.stats-bar { background:var(--white); border-bottom:1px solid var(--gray-light); padding:24px 40px; }
.stats-inner { max-width:1160px; margin:0 auto; display:flex; justify-content:space-around; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:20px; }
.stat-item { text-align:center; }
.stat-num { font-size:28px; font-weight:900; color:var(--navy); }
.stat-label { font-size:12px; color:var(--gray-text); margin-top:2px; }

/* ── QUICK ANSWER SUMMARY ── */
.quick-answer-section { background:#f8fafc; border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb; padding:40px; }
.quick-answer-section .container { max-width:1160px; margin:0 auto; }
.quick-answer-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr)); gap:20px; margin-top:16px; }
.quick-answer-card { background:var(--white); border-radius:12px; padding:20px 22px; box-shadow:0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.06); }
.quick-answer-card-label { font-size:11px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; color:var(--gray-text); margin-bottom:6px; }
.quick-answer-card p { font-size:14px; color:#374151; line-height:1.6; margin:0; }

/* ── COMPARISON TABLE (Homepage) ── */
.comparison-section { background:var(--white); padding:60px 40px; border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb; }
.comparison-table { width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; font-size:14px; min-width:560px; }
.comparison-table thead tr { background:var(--navy); color:var(--white); }
.comparison-table th { padding:12px 16px; text-align:left; font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.5px; }
.comparison-table td { padding:11px 16px; color:#374151; }
.comparison-table td:first-child { font-weight:600; color:var(--navy); }
.comparison-table tr { border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb; }
.comparison-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background:#f8fafc; }

/* ── WHY SECTION ── */
.why-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:24px; margin-top:40px; }
.why-card { background:var(--white); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:32px 28px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); border-top:4px solid transparent; transition:var(--transition); }
.why-card:hover { box-shadow:var(--shadow); transform:translateY(-3px); }
.why-icon { width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:14px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:24px; margin-bottom:18px; }
.why-title { font-size:17px; font-weight:700; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:10px; }
.why-desc { font-size:14px; color:var(--gray-text); line-height:1.65; }

/* ── ESTIMATOR CTA BAND ── */
.estimator-band { background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy) 0%,var(--navy-mid) 100%); padding:64px 40px; text-align:center; position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.estimator-band::before { content:''; position:absolute; top:-60px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%); width:400px; height:400px; background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(201,168,76,0.12) 0%,transparent 65%); border-radius:50%; }
.estimator-band h2 { color:var(--white); margin-bottom:14px; position:relative; }
.estimator-band p { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.68); font-size:17px; margin-bottom:32px; max-width:560px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; position:relative; }
.estimator-band-steps { display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:40px; margin-bottom:36px; flex-wrap:wrap; position:relative; }
.band-step { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.75); font-size:14px; font-weight:600; }
.band-step-num { width:30px; height:30px; background:rgba(201,168,76,0.25); border:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.5); color:var(--gold-light); border-radius:50%; font-size:13px; font-weight:800; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; }

/* ── GALLERY PREVIEW (Homepage) ── */
.gallery-section { background:var(--off-white); }
.gallery-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:20px; margin-top:40px; }
.gallery-card { background:var(--white); border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); transition:var(--transition); text-decoration:none; color:inherit; display:block; }
.gallery-card:hover { box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); transform:translateY(-4px); }
.gallery-images { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:0; height:180px; }
.gallery-before,.gallery-after { display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:13px; font-weight:700; position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.gallery-before { background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f3f4f6,#e5e7eb); color:var(--gray-text); }
.gallery-after { background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-mid)); color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.gallery-before img,.gallery-after img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; }
.gallery-label { position:absolute; bottom:8px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%); font-size:10px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; background:rgba(0,0,0,0.5); color:white; padding:2px 8px; border-radius:10px; z-index:2; }
.gallery-card-body { padding:16px 18px; }
.gallery-case-title { font-size:14px; font-weight:700; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:4px; }
.gallery-case-desc { font-size:12px; color:var(--gray-text); }
.gallery-photo-note { background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fffbeb,#fef3c7); border:1px solid #fcd34d; border-radius:var(--radius-sm); padding:16px 20px; margin-top:24px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; font-size:13px; color:#78350f; }

/* ── HOW IT WORKS (Homepage — matches live site) ── */
/* ── HOW IT WORKS (3-Step Journey) ── */
.how-section { background:var(--off-white); }
.how-steps { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:24px; margin-top:48px; position:relative; align-items:start; }
/* Desktop connector line */
.how-steps::before { content:''; position:absolute; top:44px; left:calc(16.67% + 16px); right:calc(16.67% + 16px); height:2px; background:linear-gradient(to right,var(--gold),var(--teal)); z-index:0; }
.how-step {
  background:var(--white);
  border:1px solid var(--gray-light);
  border-radius:16px;
  padding:28px 24px 24px;
  text-align:center;
  position:relative;
  box-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  transition:transform 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease;
}
.how-step:hover { transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.10); }
.how-step-badge {
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  width:52px; height:52px;
  border-radius:50%;
  font-size:24px;
  margin:0 auto 16px;
  position:relative; z-index:1;
}
.how-step-badge--1 { background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1a6fc4,#2d8ee8); box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(26,111,196,0.3); }
.how-step-badge--2 { background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-light)); box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(201,168,76,0.35); }
.how-step-badge--3 { background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-mid)); box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(15,39,68,0.3); }
.how-step-num {
  position:absolute; top:-8px; right:-8px;
  width:22px; height:22px;
  background:var(--gold); color:var(--navy);
  border-radius:50%; font-size:10px; font-weight:900;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  border:2px solid var(--white);
  box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}
.how-step-title { font-size:17px; font-weight:800; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:8px; letter-spacing:-0.01em; }
.how-step-desc { font-size:13.5px; color:var(--gray-text); line-height:1.65; margin-bottom:0; }
.how-step-cta {
  display:inline-block; margin-top:20px;
  font-size:13.5px; font-weight:700;
  text-decoration:none; letter-spacing:0.02em;
  padding:10px 22px; border-radius:8px; border:none;
  transition:all 0.22s ease; cursor:pointer; width:100%;
  text-align:center;
}
.how-step-cta:hover { transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.15); }
.how-step-cta--learn { background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1a6fc4,#2d8ee8); color:#ffffff; }
.how-step-cta--learn:hover { box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(26,111,196,0.35); }
.how-step-cta--estimate { background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-light)); color:var(--navy); }
.how-step-cta--estimate:hover { box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(201,168,76,0.4); }
.how-step-cta--connect { background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-mid)); color:#ffffff; }
.how-step-cta--connect:hover { box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(15,39,68,0.35); }
/* Mobile vertical connector */
.how-step-arrow { display:none; }

/* ── CONTENT LINKS (Homepage) ── */
.content-section { background:var(--off-white); }
.content-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:16px; margin-top:32px; }
.content-card { background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--gray-light); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:20px 22px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; transition:var(--transition); text-decoration:none; color:inherit; }
.content-card:hover { box-shadow:var(--shadow); border-color:var(--gold); transform:translateY(-2px); }
.content-card-icon { width:48px; height:48px; border-radius:12px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:22px; flex-shrink:0; }
.content-card-title { font-size:15px; font-weight:700; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:4px; }
.content-card-desc { font-size:13px; color:var(--gray-text); line-height:1.5; }
.content-card-arrow { margin-left:auto; font-size:18px; color:var(--gray-text); flex-shrink:0; }

/* ── ABOUT AUTHOR (Homepage — matches live site) ── */
.about-section { background:var(--white); }
.about-inner { display:grid; grid-template-columns:auto 1fr; gap:48px; align-items:center; max-width:900px; margin:0 auto; }
.about-photo { width:160px; height:160px; border-radius:50%; background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-mid)); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:64px; flex-shrink:0; box-shadow:0 8px 32px rgba(26,39,68,0.2); border:4px solid var(--gold-light); overflow:hidden; }
.about-photo img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.about-credentials { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; margin-top:16px; }
.cred-chip { font-size:11px; background:var(--gray-light); color:var(--dark-text); padding:4px 10px; border-radius:20px; font-weight:600; }
.about-quote { font-size:17px; color:var(--dark-text); line-height:1.7; font-style:italic; border-left:4px solid var(--gold); padding-left:20px; margin:16px 0; }

/* ── LOCAL MARKETS (Homepage — matches live site) ── */
.markets-section { background:var(--off-white); }
.markets-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:20px; margin-top:40px; }
.market-card { background:var(--white); border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); transition:var(--transition); text-decoration:none; color:inherit; display:block; }
.market-card:hover { box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); transform:translateY(-4px); }
.market-card-header { padding:28px 24px 20px; color:var(--white); }
.market-card-header.lakewood { background:linear-gradient(135deg,#065f46,#059669); }
.market-card-header.denver { background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1a2744,#2d4a8a); }
.market-card-header.boulder { background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1a2744,#2d4a8a); }
.market-card-header.default { background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-mid)); }
.market-city { font-size:22px; font-weight:800; margin-bottom:4px; }
.market-state { font-size:13px; opacity:0.7; margin-bottom:14px; }
.market-badge { display:inline-block; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.2); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3); font-size:10px; font-weight:700; padding:3px 10px; border-radius:20px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; }
.market-card-body { padding:20px 24px; }
.market-price-range { font-size:18px; font-weight:800; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:6px; }
.market-price-label { font-size:12px; color:var(--gray-text); margin-bottom:14px; }
.market-cta { display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; font-size:13px; font-weight:700; color:var(--navy); }

/* ── BEFORE/AFTER SLIDER ── */
.ba-slider-container { position:relative; overflow:hidden; border-radius:var(--radius-sm); cursor:ew-resize; user-select:none; }
.ba-after-img,.ba-before-img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; }
.ba-after-img { position:absolute; top:0; left:0; }
.ba-before-wrapper { position:absolute; top:0; left:0; height:100%; overflow:hidden; }
.ba-handle { position:absolute; top:0; width:3px; height:100%; background:var(--white); cursor:ew-resize; z-index:10; }
.ba-handle::before { content:'\25C0 \25B6'; position:absolute; top:50%; left:50%; transform:translate(-50%,-50%); background:var(--white); color:var(--navy); font-size:11px; font-weight:900; padding:6px 8px; border-radius:20px; white-space:nowrap; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); }
.ba-label { position:absolute; bottom:10px; font-size:11px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; color:white; background:rgba(0,0,0,0.45); padding:3px 10px; border-radius:20px; z-index:5; }
.ba-label-before { left:10px; }
.ba-label-after { right:10px; }

/* ── PATIENT GALLERY CARDS ── */
.patient-card { background:var(--white); border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); transition:var(--transition); }
.patient-card:hover { box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); transform:translateY(-4px); }
.patient-card-header { background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-mid)); padding:16px 20px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; }
.patient-name { color:var(--white); font-size:16px; font-weight:700; }
.patient-tag { font-size:11px; font-weight:700; padding:4px 10px; border-radius:20px; background:rgba(201,168,76,0.2); color:var(--gold-light); border:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3); }
.patient-sliders { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:2px; background:var(--gray-light); }
.slider-label { font-size:11px; font-weight:700; color:var(--gray-text); text-align:center; padding:6px; background:var(--off-white); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.5px; }
.patient-card-tags { padding:12px 16px 6px; display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:6px; }
.patient-tag-condition { font-size:11px; font-weight:600; padding:4px 10px; border-radius:20px; background:#eef2f7; color:#2d5a8e; border:1px solid #c8d8ed; white-space:nowrap; display:inline-block; }
.patient-tag-condition a { color:#2d5a8e; text-decoration:none; display:block; }
.patient-tag-condition:hover { background:#dce8f5; border-color:#2d5a8e; }
.patient-card-footer { padding:10px 18px 14px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; border-top:1px solid var(--gray-light); margin-top:8px; }
.patient-detail { font-size:13px; color:var(--gray-text); }
.patient-detail strong { color:var(--navy); }

/* ── PRICING TABLE ── */
.pricing-table { width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:20px 0; font-size:14px; }
.pricing-table th { background:var(--navy); color:var(--white); padding:12px 16px; text-align:left; font-size:13px; font-weight:700; }
.pricing-table td { padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--gray-light); color:#374151; }
.pricing-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background:var(--off-white); }
.pricing-table tr:hover td { background:#f0f4ff; }

/* ── LOCAL PAGE STYLES ── */
.local-hero { background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0f2744 0%,#1a3a6b 60%,#0f2744 100%); padding:72px 40px 60px; }
.local-hero-inner { max-width:1160px; margin:0 auto; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr auto; gap:40px; align-items:center; }
.local-breadcrumb { font-size:13px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5); margin-bottom:16px; }
.local-breadcrumb a { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5); text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:2px; }
.local-breadcrumb a:hover { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }
.local-hero h1 { color:var(--white); font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,46px); margin-bottom:14px; letter-spacing:-0.5px; }
.local-hero-desc { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.72); font-size:17px; line-height:1.65; margin-bottom:28px; max-width:580px; }
.local-stats { display:flex; gap:28px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:8px; }
.local-stat { text-align:center; }
.local-stat-num { font-size:26px; font-weight:900; color:var(--gold-light); }
.local-stat-label { font-size:11px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5); margin-top:2px; }
.local-body { max-width:1160px; margin:0 auto; padding:60px 40px; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 340px; gap:48px; align-items:start; }
.local-main h2 { font-size:26px; font-weight:800; color:var(--navy); margin:40px 0 14px; padding-top:14px; border-top:2px solid var(--gray-light); }
.local-main h2:first-child { border-top:none; margin-top:0; }
.local-main p { font-size:15px; color:#374151; line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:14px; }
.local-main ul { margin:0 0 16px 22px; }
.local-main li { font-size:15px; color:#374151; line-height:1.75; margin-bottom:8px; }

/* Sidebar */
.local-sidebar { position:sticky; top:80px; }
.sidebar-card { background:var(--white); border-radius:var(--radius); box-shadow:var(--shadow); overflow:hidden; margin-bottom:20px; }
.sidebar-card-header { background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-mid)); padding:18px 20px; color:var(--white); font-size:15px; font-weight:700; }
.sidebar-card-body { padding:20px; }
.sidebar-cta-btn { display:block; text-align:center; background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-light)); color:var(--navy); font-weight:800; font-size:15px; padding:14px; border-radius:10px; margin-bottom:10px; transition:var(--transition); }
.sidebar-cta-btn:hover { transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.4); }
.sidebar-cta-secondary { display:block; text-align:center; background:var(--off-white); color:var(--navy); font-weight:700; font-size:14px; padding:12px; border-radius:10px; border:1px solid var(--gray-light); transition:var(--transition); }
.sidebar-cta-secondary:hover { background:var(--gray-light); }
.sidebar-note { text-align:center; font-size:11px; color:var(--gray-text); margin-top:10px; }
.practice-info-row { display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:10px; padding:10px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--gray-light); font-size:13px; color:#374151; }
.practice-info-row:last-child { border-bottom:none; }
.practice-info-icon { font-size:16px; flex-shrink:0; margin-top:1px; }

/* ── GUIDE / ARTICLE PAGE STYLES ── */
.guide-hero { background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy) 0%,var(--navy-mid) 60%,#0f2744 100%); padding:72px 40px 60px; }
.guide-hero-inner { max-width:1160px; margin:0 auto; }
.guide-hero h1 { color:var(--white); font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,46px); margin-bottom:14px; letter-spacing:-0.5px; }
.guide-hero-desc { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.72); font-size:17px; line-height:1.65; max-width:640px; }
.guide-meta { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; margin-top:20px; font-size:13px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.guide-body { max-width:1160px; margin:0 auto; padding:60px 40px; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 340px; gap:48px; align-items:start; }
.guide-main h2 { font-size:26px; font-weight:800; color:var(--navy); margin:40px 0 14px; padding-top:14px; border-top:2px solid var(--gray-light); }
.guide-main h2:first-child { border-top:none; margin-top:0; }
.guide-main h3 { font-size:20px; font-weight:700; color:var(--navy); margin:28px 0 10px; }
.guide-main p { font-size:15px; color:#374151; line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:14px; }
.guide-main ul,.guide-main ol { margin:0 0 16px 22px; }
.guide-main li { font-size:15px; color:#374151; line-height:1.75; margin-bottom:8px; }

/* Quick answer box */
.quick-answer { background:var(--off-white); border-left:4px solid var(--gold); border-radius:var(--radius-sm); padding:20px 24px; margin-bottom:32px; }
.quick-answer-label { font-size:11px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; color:var(--gold); margin-bottom:8px; }
.quick-answer p { font-size:15px; color:#374151; line-height:1.7; margin:0; }

/* TOC box */
.toc-box { background:var(--off-white); border:1px solid var(--gray-light); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:20px 24px; margin-bottom:32px; }
.toc-box-title { font-size:14px; font-weight:700; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:12px; }
.toc-box ol { margin:0 0 0 20px; padding:0; }
.toc-box li { font-size:14px; margin-bottom:6px; }
.toc-box a { color:var(--navy-light); text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:2px; }

/* Callout boxes */
.callout { border-radius:var(--radius-sm); padding:16px 20px; margin:20px 0; font-size:14px; line-height:1.6; }
.callout-info { background:#eff6ff; border-left:4px solid #3b82f6; color:#1e40af; }
.callout-warning { background:#fffbeb; border-left:4px solid #f59e0b; color:#78350f; }
.callout-success { background:#f0fdf4; border-left:4px solid #22c55e; color:#166534; }

/* ── EDUCATION HUB CARDS ── */
.hub-hero { background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy) 0%,var(--navy-mid) 60%,#0f2744 100%); padding:80px 40px 68px; text-align:center; position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.hub-hero::before { content:''; position:absolute; top:-80px; right:-80px; width:420px; height:420px; background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(201,168,76,0.13) 0%,transparent 65%); border-radius:50%; pointer-events:none; }
.hub-hero::after { content:''; position:absolute; bottom:-60px; left:8%; width:300px; height:300px; background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(42,157,143,0.10) 0%,transparent 65%); border-radius:50%; pointer-events:none; }
.hub-hero > * { position:relative; z-index:1; }
.hub-hero h1 { color:var(--white); font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,46px); margin-bottom:14px; }
.hub-hero h1 span.gold { color:var(--gold-light); }
.hub-hero-desc { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.72); font-size:17px; line-height:1.65; max-width:640px; margin:0 auto; }

/* ── ARTICLE BODY & CASE STUDY — inline link colors ── */
.article-body a:not(.btn),
.case-study-main a:not([class]):not([class*="btn"]):not([class*="cta"]):not([class*="navbar"]) { color: #1d5fa8; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px; font-weight: 500; }
.article-body a:not(.btn):hover,
.case-study-main a:not([class]):not([class*="btn"]):not([class*="cta"]):not([class*="navbar"]):hover { color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; }
.article-body a[href*="/gallery/"],
.case-study-main a[href*="/gallery/"] { color: #1d5fa8; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px; }
.article-body h2 { color: var(--navy); font-size: clamp(20px,2.8vw,28px); font-weight: 800; margin: 2.5rem 0 0.75rem; letter-spacing: -0.3px; }
.article-body h3 { color: var(--navy); font-size: clamp(16px,2vw,20px); font-weight: 700; margin: 1.75rem 0 0.5rem; }
.article-body p { font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.75; color: #1f2937; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.article-body ul, .article-body ol { padding-left: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.article-body li { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #1f2937; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }

/* Article section bands — alternating backgrounds for visual rhythm */
.article-section { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
.article-section--alt { background: var(--off-white); padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
.article-section--navy { background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-mid)); padding: 3rem 1.5rem; color: var(--white); }
.article-section--navy h2, .article-section--navy h3 { color: var(--white); }
.article-section--navy p, .article-section--navy li { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88); }
.article-section-inner { max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; }
.hub-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(300px,1fr)); gap:24px; max-width:1160px; margin:48px auto; padding:0 40px; }
.hub-card { background:var(--white); border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); transition:var(--transition); text-decoration:none; color:inherit; display:block; }
.hub-card:hover { box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); transform:translateY(-4px); }
.hub-card-img { height:180px; background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-mid)); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:48px; }
.hub-card-body { padding:20px 22px; }
.hub-card-category { font-size:11px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; color:var(--gold); margin-bottom:8px; }
.hub-card-title { font-size:17px; font-weight:700; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:8px; }
.hub-card-desc { font-size:13px; color:var(--gray-text); line-height:1.5; }
.hub-card-footer { padding:14px 22px; border-top:1px solid var(--gray-light); font-size:13px; font-weight:700; color:var(--navy-light); }

/* ── LP (LANDING PAGE) STYLES ── */
.lp-header { background:var(--navy); padding:14px 40px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; }
.lp-header-logo { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; text-decoration:none; }
.lp-header-phone { color:var(--white); font-size:15px; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; }
.lp-urgency { background:linear-gradient(90deg,#dc2626,#b91c1c); color:var(--white); text-align:center; padding:10px 20px; font-size:13px; font-weight:700; }
.lp-hero { background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy) 0%,var(--navy-mid) 100%); padding:60px 40px; }
.lp-hero-inner { max-width:1160px; margin:0 auto; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 420px; gap:48px; align-items:start; }
.lp-hero h1 { color:var(--white); font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,42px); margin-bottom:14px; }
.lp-hero-desc { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.72); font-size:17px; line-height:1.65; margin-bottom:24px; }
.lp-form-card { background:var(--white); border-radius:var(--radius); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); overflow:hidden; }
.lp-form-header { background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-light)); padding:18px 24px; color:var(--navy); font-size:16px; font-weight:800; text-align:center; }
.lp-form-body { padding:24px; }
.lp-form-body label { display:block; font-size:13px; font-weight:600; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:6px; }
.lp-form-body input,.lp-form-body select { width:100%; padding:12px 14px; border:1px solid var(--gray-light); border-radius:var(--radius-sm); font-size:14px; margin-bottom:16px; transition:var(--transition); }
.lp-form-body input:focus,.lp-form-body select:focus { outline:none; border-color:var(--navy-light); box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(45,90,142,0.1); }
.lp-form-submit { width:100%; padding:16px; background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-light)); color:var(--navy); font-size:16px; font-weight:800; border:none; border-radius:10px; cursor:pointer; transition:var(--transition); }
.lp-form-submit:hover { transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(201,168,76,0.4); }

/* ── ESTIMATOR STYLES ── */
.estimator-hero { background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy) 0%,var(--navy-mid) 100%); padding:48px 40px 32px; text-align:center; }
.estimator-hero h1 { color:var(--white); font-size:clamp(24px,3.5vw,38px); margin-bottom:10px; }
.estimator-hero-desc { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.92); font-size:17px; max-width:560px; margin:0 auto; }
.estimator-trust-row { display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:24px; margin-top:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.estimator-trust-item { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; font-size:13px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85); font-weight:500; }
.estimator-card { max-width:640px; margin:-20px auto 48px; background:var(--white); border-radius:var(--radius); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); overflow:hidden; position:relative; z-index:1; }
.estimator-progress { height:4px; background:var(--gray-light); }
.estimator-progress-bar { height:100%; background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-light)); transition:width 0.3s ease; }
.estimator-step { padding:32px 28px; display:none; }
.estimator-step.active { display:block; }
.estimator-step-label { font-size:11px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1.5px; color:var(--gold); margin-bottom:8px; }
.estimator-step h2 { font-size:22px; font-weight:800; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:6px; }
.estimator-step-desc { font-size:14px; color:var(--gray-text); margin-bottom:24px; }
.estimator-options { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:12px; }
.estimator-option { background:var(--white); border:2px solid var(--navy-mid); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:14px 16px; cursor:pointer; transition:var(--transition); text-align:left; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; box-shadow:0 1px 4px rgba(15,39,68,0.08); }
.estimator-option:hover { border-color:var(--navy); background:#f0f4ff; box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(15,39,68,0.14); }
.estimator-option.selected { border-color:var(--gold); background:#fdf9ef; box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(201,168,76,0.25); }
.estimator-option-icon { font-size:24px; margin-bottom:0; flex-shrink:0; }
.estimator-option-title { font-size:14px; font-weight:700; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:4px; }
.estimator-option-desc { font-size:12px; color:var(--gray-text); }
.estimator-nav { display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; margin-top:24px; padding-top:16px; border-top:1px solid var(--gray-light); }
.estimator-back { background:none; border:none; color:var(--gray-text); font-size:14px; cursor:pointer; font-weight:600; }
.estimator-back:hover { color:var(--navy); }
.estimator-next { background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-light)); color:var(--navy); font-weight:800; font-size:15px; padding:12px 28px; border:none; border-radius:10px; cursor:pointer; transition:var(--transition); }
.estimator-next:hover { transform:translateY(-1px); box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(201,168,76,0.3); }
.estimator-contact label { display:block; font-size:13px; font-weight:600; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:6px; }
.estimator-contact input { width:100%; padding:12px 14px; border:1px solid var(--gray-light); border-radius:var(--radius-sm); font-size:14px; margin-bottom:14px; }
.estimator-contact input:focus { outline:none; border-color:var(--navy-light); box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(45,90,142,0.1); }

/* ── FOR DENTISTS ── */
.dentist-features { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:24px; margin-top:40px; }
.dentist-feature-card { background:var(--white); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:28px 24px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); text-align:center; transition:var(--transition); }
.dentist-feature-card:hover { box-shadow:var(--shadow); transform:translateY(-3px); }
.dentist-feature-icon { font-size:36px; margin-bottom:16px; }
.dentist-feature-title { font-size:17px; font-weight:700; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:8px; }
.dentist-feature-desc { font-size:14px; color:var(--gray-text); line-height:1.6; }

/* ── STICKY MOBILE CTA ── */
.sticky-cta { display:none; position:fixed; bottom:0; left:0; right:0; background:var(--navy); padding:12px 20px; z-index:999; box-shadow:0 -4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); }
.sticky-cta-inner { max-width:600px; margin:0 auto; display:flex; gap:10px; }
.sticky-cta-inner a { flex:1; text-align:center; padding:12px; border-radius:8px; font-size:14px; font-weight:700; }
.sticky-cta-call { background:var(--white); color:var(--navy); }
.sticky-cta-estimate { background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-light)); color:var(--navy); }

/* ── COOKIE CONSENT ── */
.cookie-banner { display:none; position:fixed; bottom:20px; left:20px; right:20px; max-width:480px; background:var(--white); border-radius:var(--radius); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); padding:20px 24px; z-index:9999; border:1px solid var(--gray-light); }
.cookie-banner.show { display:block; }
.cookie-banner-title { font-size:15px; font-weight:700; color:var(--navy); margin-bottom:8px; }
.cookie-banner-text { font-size:13px; color:var(--gray-text); line-height:1.5; margin-bottom:16px; }
.cookie-banner-actions { display:flex; gap:10px; }
.cookie-accept { padding:10px 20px; background:var(--navy); color:var(--white); border:none; border-radius:8px; font-size:13px; font-weight:700; cursor:pointer; }
.cookie-decline { padding:10px 20px; background:var(--off-white); color:var(--navy); border:1px solid var(--gray-light); border-radius:8px; font-size:13px; font-weight:700; cursor:pointer; }

/* ── FOOTER ── */
footer { background:var(--navy); padding:60px 40px 30px; }
.footer-grid { max-width:1160px; margin:0 auto; display:grid; grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap:40px; padding-bottom:40px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.footer-brand-name { font-size:20px; font-weight:800; color:var(--white); margin-bottom:10px; }
.footer-brand-name span { color:var(--gold-light); }
.footer-brand-desc { font-size:13px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5); line-height:1.6; max-width:260px; }
.footer-col-title { font-size:12px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:1.5px; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-light); margin-bottom:16px; }
.footer-links { list-style:none; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; }
.footer-links a { font-size:13px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.55); transition:var(--transition); }
.footer-links a:hover { color:var(--white); }
.footer-bottom { max-width:1160px; margin:24px auto 0; font-size:12px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.35); display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; }
.footer-inner { max-width:1160px; margin:0 auto; display:grid; grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap:40px; padding-bottom:40px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.footer-col { display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.footer-logo { font-size:20px; font-weight:800; color:var(--white); margin-bottom:10px; letter-spacing:-0.5px; }
.footer-desc { font-size:13px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5); line-height:1.6; max-width:260px; }
.footer-heading { font-size:12px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:1.5px; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-light); margin-bottom:16px; }
.footer-disclaimer { max-width:1160px; margin:16px auto 0; font-size:11px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.3); line-height:1.6; padding-top:16px; border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }

/* ── FOOTER BRAND / LOGO (case pages & rebuilt pages) ── */
.site-footer { background:var(--navy); padding:60px 40px 30px; }
.footer-inner { max-width:1160px; margin:0 auto; display:grid; grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap:40px; padding-bottom:40px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.footer-brand { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; }
.footer-logo { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; text-decoration:none; }
.footer-logo .logo-icon { width:36px; height:36px; background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-light)); border-radius:8px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-weight:900; font-size:18px; color:var(--navy); flex-shrink:0; }
.footer-logo span { font-size:18px; font-weight:700; color:var(--white); letter-spacing:-0.3px; }
.footer-logo strong { color:var(--gold-light); font-weight:800; }
.footer-tagline { font-size:13px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.75); line-height:1.6; margin:0; max-width:260px; }
.footer-brand .footer-disclaimer { font-size:11px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.45); line-height:1.6; margin:0; max-width:260px; border:none; padding:0; }
.footer-links { display:contents; /* spans all 4 link columns */ }
.footer-col h4 { font-size:11px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:1.5px; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-light); margin:0 0 14px; }
.footer-col-heading { font-size:11px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:1.5px; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-light) !important; margin:0 0 14px; display:block; }
.footer-col ul { list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:9px; }
.footer-col ul li a { font-size:13px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6); text-decoration:none; transition:color 0.2s; }
.footer-col ul li a:hover { color:var(--white); }
.footer-bottom { max-width:1160px; margin:24px auto 0; font-size:12px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.footer-bottom a { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5); text-decoration:none; }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color:var(--white); }
@media(max-width:768px) { .footer-inner { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:32px; } .footer-brand { max-width:100%; } .footer-links { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:24px; } }

/* ── CLS PREVENTION ── */
.gallery-slider img,.case-img,.local-case-img,.gallery-card img,.before-after-img,.article-img,.hero-img { aspect-ratio:4/3; width:100%; height:auto; object-fit:cover; }
.slider-img-wrap { aspect-ratio:3/4; overflow:hidden; position:relative; }
.slider-img-wrap img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; object-position:center 15%; }
.article-hero-img { aspect-ratio:16/9; width:100%; height:auto; object-fit:cover; }

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media (max-width:900px) {
  .navbar { padding:0 20px; }
  .navbar-links { display:none; flex-direction:column; position:absolute; top:64px; left:0; right:0; background:var(--navy); padding:20px; gap:16px; box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); }
  .navbar-links.open { display:flex; }
  .navbar-mobile-btn { display:block; }
  .section { padding:60px 20px; }
  .hero { padding:60px 20px 48px; }
  .hero-inner { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .hero-card { display:none; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .how-steps { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:0; }
  .how-steps::before { display:none; }
  .how-step { border-radius:0; border-bottom:none; }
  .how-step:first-child { border-radius:16px 16px 0 0; }
  .how-step:last-child { border-radius:0 0 16px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--gray-light); }
  .how-step-cta { width:100%; }
  .content-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .about-inner { grid-template-columns:1fr; text-align:center; }
  .about-photo { margin:0 auto; }
  .about-quote { text-align:left; }
  .markets-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:28px; }
  .footer-inner { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:28px; }
  .local-hero-inner { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .local-body { grid-template-columns:1fr; padding:40px 20px; }
  .local-sidebar { position:static; }
  .guide-body { grid-template-columns:1fr; padding:40px 20px; }
  .lp-hero-inner { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .hub-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; padding:0 20px; }
  .estimator-options { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .dentist-features { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .authority-band-inner { flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; }
  .sticky-cta { display:block; }
}

@media (max-width:600px) {
  .section { padding:48px 16px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:20px; }
  .footer-inner { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:20px; }
  .footer-brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .local-hero { padding:48px 20px 40px; }
  .hub-grid { padding:0 16px; }
  .stats-inner { flex-direction:column; gap:12px; }
  .quick-answer-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}


/* Hub Directory Cards */
.hub-directory {
    padding: 40px 5%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.hub-directory h2 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: #1a2b3c;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.hub-directory > p {
    color: #555;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    max-width: 800px;
}
.hub-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
}
.hub-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 24px;
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s, transform 0.2s;
}
.hub-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.hub-card h3 {
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
}
.hub-card h3 a {
    color: #1a2b3c;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.hub-card h3 a:hover {
    color: #2a9d8f;
}
.hub-card p {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.hub-card .read-more {
    color: #2a9d8f;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.hub-card .read-more:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Cross-links section */
.cross-links-section {
    padding: 30px 5%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: #f8f9fa;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.cross-links-section h2 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #1a2b3c;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.pillar-cross-links {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
}
.pillar-cross-links li a {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: #1a2b3c;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: all 0.2s;
}
.pillar-cross-links li a:hover {
    background: #2a9d8f;
    color: #fff;
    border-color: #2a9d8f;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hub-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .pillar-cross-links {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   CASE PREVIEW CARDS — V11 Merge (from rebuild)
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
:root {
  --space-xs: 4px;
  --space-sm: 8px;
  --space-md: 16px;
  --space-lg: 24px;
  --space-xl: 40px;
  --space-2xl: 64px;
  --space-3xl: 80px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
}
.section--results-proof { padding: 80px 40px; background: var(--off-white); }
.section--results-proof .container { max-width: 1160px; margin: 0 auto; }
.section--results-proof h2 { font-size: clamp(26px,3.5vw,40px); font-weight: 900; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 14px; letter-spacing: -0.5px; }
.section--results-proof > .container > p { font-size: 17px; color: var(--gray-text); max-width: 720px; line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.case-preview-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; margin: 0 0 48px; }
.case-preview-card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gray-light); border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1); display: flex; flex-direction: column; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04); }
.case-preview-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.12); transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--gold); }
.case-preview-card__images { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0; position: relative; }
.case-preview-card__images::after { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 50%; width: 3px; height: 100%; background: var(--white); transform: translateX(-50%); z-index: 2; }
.case-preview-card__before, .case-preview-card__after { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 4/3; overflow: hidden; background: var(--gray-light); }
.case-preview-card__before img, .case-preview-card__after img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.4s ease; }
.case-preview-card:hover .case-preview-card__before img, .case-preview-card:hover .case-preview-card__after img { transform: scale(1.03); }
.case-preview-card__label { position: absolute; bottom: 10px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); font-size: 10px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.8px; background: rgba(15,39,68,0.85); color: #fff; padding: 4px 14px; border-radius: 20px; white-space: nowrap; backdrop-filter: blur(4px); }
.case-preview-card__tag { display: inline-block; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.case-preview-card__content { padding: 22px 24px 24px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.case-preview-card__content h3 { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.3; letter-spacing: -0.2px; }
.case-preview-card__content > p:not(.case-preview-card__stats) { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray-text); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 12px; flex: 1; }
.case-preview-card__stats { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy-light); margin-bottom: 16px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.case-preview-card__stats::before { content: ''; display: inline-block; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--teal); flex-shrink: 0; }
.case-preview-card .btn--case-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; padding: 12px 20px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-mid)); color: var(--white); border-radius: 10px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; transition: all 0.22s ease; margin-top: auto; text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.01em; }
.case-preview-card .btn--case-cta::after { content: '→'; font-size: 15px; transition: transform 0.22s ease; }
.case-preview-card .btn--case-cta:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-mid), var(--navy)); box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15,39,68,0.3); }
.case-preview-card .btn--case-cta:hover::after { transform: translateX(3px); }
/* Keep old class for backward compat */
.case-preview-card .btn--outline-dark { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; padding: 12px 20px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-mid)); color: var(--white); border: none; border-radius: 10px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; transition: all 0.22s ease; margin-top: auto; text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.01em; }
.case-preview-card .btn--outline-dark::after { content: '→'; font-size: 15px; transition: transform 0.22s ease; }
.case-preview-card .btn--outline-dark:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-mid), var(--navy)); box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15,39,68,0.3); color: var(--white); }
.case-preview-card .btn--outline-dark:hover::after { transform: translateX(3px); }
.section__cta-center { text-align: center; margin-top: 40px; }
.section__cta-center .btn { padding: 14px 32px; font-size: 15px; border-radius: 10px; }

/* ── HERO V11 — rebuild headline + V10 estimator card ── */
.hero--v11 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, #0a1f3d 100%); }
.hero--v11 .hero-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 400px; gap: 48px; align-items: center; max-width: 1160px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 80px 40px; }
.hero--v11 h1 { font-size: clamp(32px, 4.5vw, 52px); font-weight: 900; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: -1px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.hero--v11 .hero__subtitle { font-size: 17px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 10px; max-width: 540px; }
.hero--v11 .hero__byline { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.hero--v11 .hero__ctas { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.hero--v11 .hero__trust-signals { display: flex; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero__trust-signal { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.hero__trust-signal::before { content: "✓"; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 900; }
.btn--primary { display: inline-block; padding: 14px 28px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light)); color: var(--navy); border-radius: 10px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; transition: all 0.22s ease; text-decoration: none; }
.btn--primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(201,168,76,0.35); }
.btn--outline-white { display: inline-block; padding: 13px 26px; border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4); color: var(--white); border-radius: 10px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; transition: all 0.22s ease; text-decoration: none; }
.btn--outline-white:hover { border-color: var(--white); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
.btn--lg { padding: 16px 32px; font-size: 16px; }

/* ── PHILOSOPHY GRID ── */
.section--philosophy { padding: 80px 40px; background: var(--white); }
.section--philosophy .container { max-width: 1160px; margin: 0 auto; }
.section--philosophy h2 { font-size: clamp(26px,3.5vw,40px); font-weight: 900; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.section--philosophy > .container > p { font-size: 17px; color: var(--gray-text); max-width: 720px; line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.philosophy-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.philosophy-card { background: var(--off-white); border: 1px solid var(--gray-light); border-radius: 14px; padding: 28px; transition: all 0.22s ease; }
.philosophy-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); border-color: var(--gold); }
.philosophy-card h3 { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.philosophy-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray-text); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero--v11 .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; padding: 60px 24px; }
  .hero--v11 .hero-card { display: none; }
  .case-preview-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .philosophy-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .section--results-proof, .section--philosophy { padding: 60px 20px; }
  .hero--v11 .hero-inner { padding: 50px 20px; }
}


/* === CASE STUDY PAGE STYLES (ported from VA rebuild) === */

/* Case page top header — dark navy hero wrapping breadcrumbs, H1, byline, hero images */
.case-page-header {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0a1628 0%, #0d2240 60%, #0a2540 100%);
  padding: 40px 0 0;
  color: var(--white);
}
.case-page-header .container { max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 20px; }
.case-page-header .breadcrumbs {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.case-page-header .breadcrumbs a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); text-decoration: none; }
.case-page-header .breadcrumbs a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.case-page-header .breadcrumbs span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }
.case-page-header .case-type-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.4);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.case-page-header h1 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
}
.case-page-header .clinically-reviewed-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.case-page-header .clinically-reviewed-badge strong { color: var(--white); }
.case-page-header .meta-date {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

/* Breakdown flow (At a Glance) */
.clinical-breakdown { margin: 48px 0; }
.clinical-breakdown h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 28px; }
.breakdown-flow {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: start;
}
.breakdown-step {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 20px 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-light);
}
.breakdown-step__label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.breakdown-step p { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--dark-text); margin: 0; }
.breakdown-arrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding-top: 20px;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .breakdown-flow { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .breakdown-arrow { display: none; }
  .case-page-header { padding: 28px 0 0; }
}

.case-hero { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 100%); padding: 64px 40px; color: var(--white); text-align: center; }
.case-hero h1 { color: var(--white); }
.case-hero h1 span { color: var(--gold-light); }
.local-hero h1 span { color: var(--gold-light); }
.guide-hero h1 span { color: var(--gold-light); }
.estimator-hero h1 span { color: var(--gold-light); }
.case-hero__label { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 12px; display: block; }
.case-hero__comparison { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; max-width: 600px; margin: 32px auto 0; }
.case-hero__before, .case-hero__after { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 8px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.case-hero__before img, .case-hero__after img { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; border-radius: 8px; object-fit: cover; }
.case-hero__before .case-hero__label, .case-hero__after .case-hero__label { position: absolute; bottom: 12px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); background: rgba(0,0,0,0.65); padding: 4px 14px; border-radius: 4px; z-index: 2; margin-bottom: 0; }
.case-summary-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 32px 0; background: var(--white); }
.case-summary-table th { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; font-weight: 700; }
.case-summary-table td { padding: 12px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-light); }
.case-gallery { margin: 48px 0; }
.case-gallery__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.case-gallery figure { margin: 0; cursor: pointer; }
.case-gallery figure img { width: 100%; border-radius: 8px; display: block; transition: all 0.22s ease; }
.case-gallery figure img:hover { opacity: 0.9; transform: scale(1.01); }
.case-gallery figcaption { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-text); margin-top: 8px; line-height: 1.5; }
.clinical-insight { border-left: 4px solid var(--teal); padding: 20px 28px; margin: 1.5em 0; background: rgba(42,157,143,0.06); border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; }
.clinical-insight p { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--dark-text); margin-bottom: 0; }
.related-cases { margin: 48px 0; }
.related-cases h2 { margin-bottom: 32px; }
.related-cases-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.related-case-card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gray-light); border-radius: 14px; padding: 24px; transition: all 0.22s ease; }
.related-case-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.10); transform: translateY(-2px); border-color: var(--gold); }
.related-case-card h3 { font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.related-case-card h3 a { color: var(--navy); text-decoration: none; }
.related-case-card h3 a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.related-case-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.at-a-glance { margin: 48px 0; }
.glance-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr; gap: 16px; align-items: center; }
.glance-card { background: var(--off-white); border-radius: 14px; padding: 24px; border: 1px solid var(--gray-light); }
.glance-card h4 { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.glance-card p { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--dark-text); margin: 0; }
.glance-arrow { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 28px; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; }
.case-video { margin: 48px 0; }
.case-video video { width: 100%; max-width: 640px; border-radius: 14px; display: block; margin: 0 auto; }
.case-video figcaption { text-align: center; font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-text); margin-top: 8px; }
.case-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin: 16px 0; }
.case-tag { display: inline-block; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 20px; background: var(--off-white); color: var(--navy); border: 1px solid var(--gray-light); }
.case-breadcrumb { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-text); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.case-breadcrumb a { color: var(--navy-light); text-decoration: none; }
.case-breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .case-hero__comparison { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .related-cases-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .glance-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .case-gallery__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } .glance-arrow { display: none; } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .case-gallery__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }


/* ============================================================
   V24 - Clinical Insight Block Component
   ============================================================ */
.clinical-insight-block {
  background: #f0f7ff;
  border-left: 4px solid #0a2540;
  border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.clinical-insight-block::before {
  content: "Clinical Insight";
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #0a2540;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.clinical-insight-block p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #2d3748;
  font-style: italic;
}

.clinical-insight-reviewer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(10,37,64,0.1);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #6b7c93;
}

.clinical-insight-reviewer strong {
  color: #0a2540;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.clinically-reviewed-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: #f0f7ff;
  border: 1px solid #c3d9f0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #0a2540;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .clinical-insight-block {
    padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
  }
  .clinical-insight-block p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   V26 STAGE-MATCHED CTA COMPONENTS
   ============================================================ */

.stage-cta {
  margin: 48px 0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 36px 40px;
}

.stage-cta--early {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f7ff 0%, #e8f4fd 100%);
  border: 1px solid #c5dff5;
}

.stage-cta--middle {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5f0ff 0%, #ede8fd 100%);
  border: 1px solid #c9b8f5;
}

.stage-cta--late {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1628 0%, #1a2d4a 100%);
  border: 1px solid #2a4a6a;
  color: #fff;
}

.stage-cta__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.stage-cta__content {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 240px;
}

.stage-cta__label {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.stage-cta--early .stage-cta__label,
.stage-cta--middle .stage-cta__label {
  color: var(--navy);
}

.stage-cta--late .stage-cta__label {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.stage-cta__heading {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.stage-cta--early .stage-cta__heading,
.stage-cta--middle .stage-cta__heading {
  color: var(--navy);
}

.stage-cta--late .stage-cta__heading {
  color: #fff;
}

.stage-cta__sub {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.stage-cta--early .stage-cta__sub,
.stage-cta--middle .stage-cta__sub {
  color: var(--gray-text);
}

.stage-cta--late .stage-cta__sub {
  color: #c8d8e8;
}

.stage-cta__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  min-width: 220px;
}

.btn-cta {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-cta--primary {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
}

.btn-cta--primary:hover {
  background: #c9a227;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(212,175,55,0.35);
}

.btn-cta--secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--navy);
  border: 2px solid var(--navy);
}

.stage-cta--late .btn-cta--secondary {
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}

.btn-cta--secondary:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
}

.stage-cta--late .btn-cta--secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .stage-cta {
    padding: 28px 24px;
  }
  .stage-cta__inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .stage-cta__actions {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .btn-cta {
    width: 100%;
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   V26 INLINE BEFORE/AFTER THUMBNAIL CALLOUTS
   ============================================================ */

.ba-callout {
  margin: 40px 0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-light);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.ba-callout__header {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.ba-callout__badge {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.ba-callout__title {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0;
}

.ba-callout__images {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0;
}

.ba-callout__img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ba-callout__img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.ba-callout__img-wrap:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.ba-callout__img-label {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 8px;
  left: 8px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.65);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.ba-callout__divider {
  width: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
}

.ba-callout__body {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-light);
}

.ba-callout__note {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--gray-text);
  line-height: 1.5;
  flex: 1;
  margin: 0;
}

.ba-callout__link {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold);
  padding-bottom: 1px;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.ba-callout__link:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .ba-callout__images {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .ba-callout__divider {
    height: 2px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .ba-callout__img-wrap img {
    height: 160px;
  }
}

/* ── Homepage Case Cards with Before/After Images ─────────────────────────── */
.hp-case-card {
  display: block;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: transform 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease;
}
.hp-case-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
}
.hp-case-card__header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f2744, #1a3a6b);
  padding: 11px 16px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}
.hp-case-card__cat {
  color: #c9a84c;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.hp-case-card__units {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-size: 11px;
}
.hp-case-card__images {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2px;
  background: #e2e8f0;
}
.hp-case-card__img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #e2e8f0;
}
.hp-case-card__img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.hp-case-card:hover .hp-case-card__img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.hp-case-card__badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 8px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.70);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.hp-case-card__badge--after {
  background: rgba(15,39,68,0.85);
  color: #c9a84c;
}
.hp-case-card__body {
  padding: 18px 20px 20px;
}
.hp-case-card__body h3 {
  color: #0f2744;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.hp-case-card__body p {
  color: #4a5568;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}
.hp-case-card__cta {
  color: #c9a84c;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* ── INTENT ROUTING — "What Are You Trying to Fix?" ── */
.section--intent-routing { padding: 80px 40px; background: var(--white); }
.section--intent-routing .container { max-width: 1160px; margin: 0 auto; }
.section--intent-routing h2 { font-size: clamp(26px,3.5vw,40px); font-weight: 900; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 10px; letter-spacing: -0.5px; }
.section--intent-routing > .container > p { font-size: 17px; color: var(--gray-text); max-width: 720px; line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.intent-routing-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.intent-card { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; padding: 24px; background: var(--off-white); border: 1px solid var(--gray-light); border-radius: var(--radius); transition: var(--transition); text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
.intent-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--gold); }
.intent-card__icon { flex-shrink: 0; width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: 900; font-size: 18px; color: var(--white); letter-spacing: -0.5px; }
.intent-card__body { flex: 1; }
.intent-card__body h3 { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 6px; line-height: 1.3; }
.intent-card__body p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray-text); line-height: 1.55; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.intent-card__link { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy-light); }
.intent-card:hover .intent-card__link { color: var(--gold); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .intent-routing-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .section--intent-routing { padding: 60px 20px; }
  .intent-routing-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO 3-STEP BAR — How It Works in Hero
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero-steps {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.hero-step {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #fff;
  flex: 1;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  position: relative;
}
.hero-step:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.hero-step__num {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  min-width: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.hero-step__body {
  flex: 1;
}
.hero-step__title {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  color: #fff;
}
.hero-step__desc {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.hero-step__arrow {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  opacity: 0.6;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}
.hero-step:hover .hero-step__arrow {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Mobile: stack vertically */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-steps {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .hero-step {
    padding: 12px 14px;
  }
  .hero-step__num {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    min-width: 32px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }
  .hero-step__title {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
  .hero-step__desc {
    font-size: 11px;
  }
}

/* Hero steps label */
.hero-steps__label {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-top: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   EDU CASE CARDS — Dark navy inline case cards
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.edu-case-card {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}
.edu-case-card--gold {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
}
.edu-case-card__eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.edu-case-card__intro {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
}
.edu-case-card__link {
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.edu-case-card__link:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}
.edu-case-card__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 260px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 25%;
  display: block;
}
.edu-case-card__body {
  padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem 1.25rem;
}
.edu-case-card__tag {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.edu-case-card__title {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.edu-case-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.edu-case-card__cta {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: color 0.15s;
}
.edu-case-card__link:hover .edu-case-card__cta {
  color: var(--white);
}
/* Override .article-body p color inside edu-case-cards */
.article-body .edu-case-card p,
.article-body .edu-case-card__intro,
.article-body .edu-case-card__desc {
  color: #fff !important;
}
.article-body .edu-case-card__desc {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95) !important;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   PILLAR LINKS — Styled nav pills for education pages
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.pillar-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin: 1rem 0 2rem;
}
.pillar-link {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  background: var(--off-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-light);
  transition: all 0.18s ease;
}
.pillar-link:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white) !important;
  border-color: var(--navy);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.pillar-link--primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.pillar-link--primary:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold-light) !important;
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   CASE BROWSE GRID — Compact category chips
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.case-browse-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .case-browse-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
.case-browse-chip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.case-browse-chip:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}
.case-browse-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.case-browse-label {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.case-browse-count {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  display: block;
  margin-top: 1px;
}
.case-browse-chip .case-browse-label,
.case-browse-chip .case-browse-count {
  display: block;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   HUB CARD ICON — Gold letter circle for topic cards
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hub-card-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   BTN GOLD SM — Small gold CTA button
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.btn-gold-sm {
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.btn-gold-sm:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.35);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   FAQ RESTYLE — Cleaner accordion
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.faq-question {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-light);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.faq-question:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--navy);
}
.faq-question.open {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 10px 10px 0 0;
}
.faq-icon {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--gold);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.faq-question.open .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.faq-answer {
  display: none;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-light);
  border-top: none;
  border-radius: 0 0 10px 10px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
}
.faq-answer.open {
  display: block;
}
.faq-answer p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #374151;
  margin: 0;
}
.faq-item {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* FAQ answer links — gold styled */
.faq-answer a {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.faq-answer a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  text-decoration-color: var(--gold-light);
}

/* Hub Row — compact horizontal topic list */
.hub-row-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}
.hub-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.15s ease;
}
.hub-row:first-child {
  border-top: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
}
.hub-row:hover {
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.04);
}
.hub-row__icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c9a84c 0%, #b8943f 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.hub-row__body {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}
.hub-row__title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}
.hub-row__desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #6b7c93;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.hub-row__meta {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hub-row__desc { display: none; }
  .hub-row__icon { width: 34px; height: 34px; font-size: 13px; }
  .hub-row { gap: 0.75rem; padding: 0.75rem 0; }
}

/* Pillar Tags — compact inline tag layout */
.pillar-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.pillar-tags__label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-right: 0.25rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.pillar-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  background: #f0f2f5;
  border: 1px solid #dce0e6;
  border-radius: 20px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.pillar-tag:hover {
  background: #e8e0d0;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
}

/* Hub Row — text wrapper and arrow (cost guide variant) */
.hub-row__text {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.1rem;
}
.hub-row__text strong {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.hub-row__arrow {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* ── ESTIMATOR HELP PILL ── */
.estimator-help { margin-bottom:20px; }
.estimator-help a {
  display:inline-block;
  font-size:12px;
  font-weight:600;
  color:var(--gold) !important;
  border:1.5px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius:20px;
  padding:6px 14px;
  text-decoration:none !important;
  transition:var(--transition);
}
.estimator-help a:hover {
  background:var(--gold);
  color:var(--navy) !important;
}


/* Provider Page — Practice Info Grid */
.practice-info-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .practice-info-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}