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Early Orthodontic Techniques Could Stop Growing Bite Problems
posted: Dec. 04, 2020.
The longer many health problems go on, the worse they become. Treating them as early as possible could stop or slow their development. That holds true for poor bites: while Read more -
Removable or Bonded, Retainers Help Protect Your New Straighter Smile
posted: Nov. 24, 2020.
The straightening process for a crooked smile doesn't end when the braces come off. There's one more crucial phase to undergo to make sure we don't lose the progress Read more -
Pretty Little Liars' Lucy Hale Crushes on Smiles
posted: Nov. 14, 2020.
Is a “teeth crush” a thing? According to a recent confession by Lucy Hale, it is. Hale, who has played Aria Montgomery for seven seasons on the hit TV Read more -
The Case for Moving Just a Few Teeth Orthodontically
posted: Nov. 04, 2020.
We often associate orthodontics with moving several teeth on the upper or lower arches (or both) with braces or clear aligners. But not all patients require a major endeavor Read more -
Your Child's Impacted Front Teeth can be Saved - but Don't Wait too Long
posted: Oct. 25, 2020.
Children's permanent teeth normally erupt over several years after first forming below the gum line. All their permanent teeth should come in by the time they reach early adolescence. Unfortunately, Read more -
Bonded Retainers Provide a Less Noticeable Option for Keeping Teeth Straight
posted: Oct. 15, 2020.
If you're currently undergoing orthodontic treatment, you're no doubt looking forward to the day your braces come off. But that won't end your treatment just yet — you'll need Read more -
As Antetokounmpo Knows, Even an NBA Star Can Be Sidelined by a Toothache
posted: Oct. 05, 2020.
The NBA's reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo may seem unstoppable, but he proved no match for a troubled tooth. Antetokounmpo, the self-proclaimed “Greek Freak,” missed one of the final three Read more -
Lingual Braces Might be a Better Fit for Your Active Lifestyle
posted: Sep. 25, 2020.
If you've decided to straighten your teeth, you've made a wise choice for both your dental health and your smile. Now you may be facing another decision—which method to Read more -
Orthodontists can Use Other Tools with Braces for Complex Bite Problems
posted: Sep. 15, 2020.
Braces utilize the mouth’s existing teeth-moving mechanism by applying pressure in the direction of the desired movement. This is done with a wire laced through metal brackets affixed to Read more -
A Little Orthodontic Magic Could Help an Impacted Tooth Erupt
posted: Sep. 05, 2020.
Bite problems aren't limited to teeth simply out of position. The problem could be some teeth aren't there—visibly, that is. They still exist below the gums and bone, but Read more -
How AFV's Alfonso Ribeiro Saved His Tooth
posted: Aug. 26, 2020.
Remembered fondly by fans as the wacky but loveable Carlton on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Alfonso Ribeiro is currently in his fifth year hosting America's Funniest Videos. It's Read more -
Orthodontists Anticipate Future Facial Growth When Treating Poor Bites
posted: Aug. 16, 2020.
Moving teeth to better positions through orthodontics not only improves dental function and health, it can vastly improve your appearance. But to achieve a result that continues to be Read more -
Retain Your New Smile After Braces with a Retainer
posted: Aug. 06, 2020.
It’s been a long road with your braces, but now they’re finally off. Hopefully the first glimpse of your new smile more than made up for the time and Read more -
A Bonded Retainer Might be a Better Choice After Braces
posted: Jul. 27, 2020.
The braces are finally off! But to keep your new, straighter smile you'll need to wear a retainer for some time. That's because the same structural mechanism used to Read more -
Miley Cyrus's Little Secret: Straightening Her Smile With Lingual Braces
posted: Jul. 17, 2020.
Miley Cyrus's rise to fame began when she was cast in the Disney series Hannah Montana. She played the title character, Hannah Montana, a famous singing star hiding her Read more -
Interceptive Orthodontics: Stopping Poor Bites Before They Develop
posted: Jul. 07, 2020.
Approximately 4 million tweens and teens are currently undergoing orthodontic treatment for a poor bite (malocclusion) that can cost their families thousands of dollars in braces or clear aligners. Read more