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Anchorage Tools Help Orthodontists Correct Complex Bite Problems
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 12, 2019.
While braces are often the stars for straightening smiles, they're not the only cast members in an orthodontic production. Orthodontists occasionally turn to other appliances if the bite problem
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If You're Considering Braces, Here's How They Work
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 02, 2019.
If you or a family member has problems with teeth alignment or your bite, you may be considering braces. This tried and true method can straighten out most smiles
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Why Alfonso Ribeiro Is Grateful for Root Canal Treatment
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 23, 2019.
As the host of America's Funniest Home Videos on ABC TV, Alfonso Ribeiro has witnessed plenty of unintentional physical comedy…or, as he puts it in an interview with Dear
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Orthodontics Could be the Smile Transformer You've Been Looking For
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 13, 2019.
When designing your new smile, we have a lot of options for changing how individual teeth look: from whitening discolored teeth to replacing missing teeth with life-like dental implants.
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Effective Hygiene is Key to Preventing Enamel White Spots While Wearing Braces
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 03, 2019.
Finally — your braces are off! A look in the mirror reveals a straighter, more attractive smile. Unfortunately, it may also show something not so attractive — tiny, chalky
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Early Orthodontic Treatment Could Lessen Severity of Certain Bite Problems
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 23, 2019.
You’ve been concerned for some time about your child’s bite, so you’ve visited an orthodontist for an evaluation. Even though your child is quite young and still with primary
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NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 13, 2019.
Sometimes it seems that appearances count for everything—especially in Hollywood. But just recently, Lonnie Chaviz, the 10-year-old actor who plays young Randall on the hit TV show This Is
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5 Ways to a Beautiful Wedding Day Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 03, 2019.
Since the early Roman times, couples have prized the month of June as the most favorable time to exchange their marriage vows. If you and your betrothed are planning
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4 Tips for Avoiding Dental Disease While Wearing Braces
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 24, 2019.
Wearing braces takes time, but if all goes well the changes to your smile will be well worth it. In the meantime, though, you’ll have to contend with one
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Your Age Won't Necessarily Decide Against Straightening Your Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 14, 2019.
It’s something you think about often—especially when you look in a mirror or at a photo of yourself. You wish something could have been done about it a long
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Bobby Bones Dances His Way to Dental Damage
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 04, 2019.
The long-running hit show Dancing with the Stars has had its share of memorable moments, including a wedding proposal, a wardrobe malfunction, and lots of sharp dance moves. But
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Keep Your New Smile After Orthodontics with a Retainer
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 24, 2019.
After months of wearing braces, the big day has arrived — they’re finally off! Your teeth have been realigned and your smile is dazzling. You’re finished with orthodontic treatment,
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Your Other Teeth May Need Straightening Before Replacing a Missing Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 14, 2019.
You’re ready to have that missing tooth replaced with a dental implant or other life-like restoration. But we may first have to address another problem — moving the teeth
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Correct a Cross-Bite by Widening the Upper Jaw with an Expander
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 04, 2019.
A poor bite (malocclusion) could be more than simply teeth out of alignment. There could be complex causes for the malocclusion, possibly involving the facial bone structure.
An example of
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Crazy Little Thing Called... Hyperdontia?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 25, 2019.
The movie Bohemian Rhapsody celebrates the iconic rock band Queen and its legendary lead vocalist, Freddie Mercury. But when we see pictures of the flamboyant singer, many fans both
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Correcting a Poor Bite Improves Dental Health as Well as Smile Appearance
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 15, 2019.
Overbites, underbites, crossbites—these are just a few of the possible malocclusions (poor bites) you or a family member might be experiencing. But no matter which one, any malocclusion can
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