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Some Bite Problems May Require the Help of Other Tools in Conjunction With Braces
posted: Dec. 10, 2021.
If you're into social media, you might have run across the idea that there's nothing to straightening your teeth. According to some SM influencers, you can even do it Read more -
A Retainer Helps You Keep Your New Smile After Braces
posted: Nov. 30, 2021.
Moving your teeth to a more functional and attractive alignment is a big undertaking. You can invest months — even years — and a lot of expense to correct Read more -
An Early Orthodontic Evaluation May Alert to Developing Bite Problems
posted: Nov. 20, 2021.
Lately, you’ve noticed your young child’s primary teeth don’t appear to be coming in straight. Is it a problem? The answer to that question is best answered by an early Read more -
How You Too Could Have Lindsey Vonn's Viral Video Smile Makeover
posted: Nov. 10, 2021.
Instagram, America's humongous digital photo and video album, is chock-full of the silly, mundane, and poignant moments of people's everyday lives. That includes celebrities: Tom Hanks buying a used Read more -
Clear Aligners: Another Option Besides Braces for Moving Teeth
posted: Oct. 31, 2021.
Advances in technology often lead to greater choices for things like automobiles or smartphones. In recent decades, advances in orthodontics have given families another choice besides braces for straightening Read more -
Head Off a Crossbite at the Pass With This Orthodontic Appliance
posted: Oct. 21, 2021.
At what age should you begin treating a poor bite? Many might say with braces around late childhood or early adolescence. But some bite problems could be addressed earlier—with Read more -
Age Doesn't Have to Stop You From Straightening Your Smile
posted: Oct. 11, 2021.
Cowboys wear Stetsons; ballerinas wear tutus; and teenagers wear…braces. At least that's the popular conception. In actuality, one in five orthodontic patients is an adult, a number that continues to Read more -
Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen: A Celebrity Couple's Secrets for a Beautiful Smile
posted: Oct. 01, 2021.
Love at first sight—it's an endearing notion found in movies and novels, but perhaps we're a little skeptical about it happening in real life. Then again, maybe it does Read more -
Good Reasons for Choosing Clear Aligners for Orthodontic Treatment
posted: Sep. 21, 2021.
If your teenager is in need of orthodontic treatment, you might automatically think braces. But while this decades-old appliance is quite effective, it isn’t the only “tooth movement” game Read more -
Targeted Tooth Removal Could Aid Treatment for Certain Bite Problems
posted: Sep. 11, 2021.
Before we begin correcting a malocclusion (poor dental bite), we need to ask a few questions: How extensive is the malocclusion? How far must we move the teeth to Read more -
Correcting a Poor Bite With Braces - a True Wonder
posted: Sep. 01, 2021.
Braces are so common that we often view them as "ho-hum." But there are aspects about braces that make them remarkable. For one, the fact that we can move Read more -
Kevin Bacon's Mango-Slicing Trick and Other Ways to Rid Food Between Your Teeth
posted: Aug. 22, 2021.
During the COVID-19 quarantines, stir-crazy celebrities have been creating some “unique” home videos—like Madonna singing about fried fish to the tune of “Vogue” in her bathroom or Cardi B Read more -
Keep Your New Straightened Smile Straight With an Orthodontic Retainer
posted: Aug. 12, 2021.
You can't correct a poor bite with braces or clear aligners overnight: Even the most cut-and-dried case can still require a few years to move teeth where they should Read more -
Practical Tips for Keeping Your Teeth Clean While Wearing Braces
posted: Aug. 02, 2021.
Wearing braces can pose challenges for your daily life and habits. One in particular is trying to keep your teeth and gums clean. Braces or not, your oral hygiene needs Read more -
What To Do About White Spots on Teeth After Wearing Braces
posted: Jul. 23, 2021.
The big day finally arrives when your braces come off. And there it is—your new, beautiful, straight smile! But on closer inspection you notice something else: tiny white spots Read more -
The Disappearing Tooth Gap - Michael Strahan Pulls an Epic April Fool's Prank
posted: Jul. 12, 2021.
If you're a fan of former NFL player and current host of Good Morning America Michael Strahan, then you're well aware of his unique smile feature—a noticeable gap between Read more