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An Orthodontic Retainer: Insurance Well Spent for Keeping Your New Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 05, 2019.
You’ve invested a lot of time and money in orthodontic treatment to improve your smile. If you’re not careful, though, your teeth could actually move back to their old
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You may Need Orthodontic Treatment Before Obtaining Implants
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 23, 2019.
You have a lot of options for replacing missing teeth, from state-of-the-art dental implants to affordable, but effective partial dentures. But if the teeth in question have been missing
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(Don't) Break It Like Beckham
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 13, 2019.
During his former career as a professional footballer (that's a soccer star to U.S. sports fans) David Beckham was known for his skill at “bending” a soccer ball. His
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Anchors Make all the Difference in Successful Orthodontic Treatment
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 03, 2019.
Orthodontics shares a principle with the classic tug of war game: if you want things to move in the right direction you need a good anchor. Anchors help braces
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Retainers Help you Protect Your Newly Aligned Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 24, 2019.
Orthodontics can produce an amazing smile transformation. With today’s advanced appliances and techniques even the most difficult malocclusions (bad bites) can be overcome. All of this innovation, however, depends
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Lingual Braces Offer a Less Visible Alternative to Traditional Braces
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 14, 2019.
We’re all familiar with tried and true traditional braces and perhaps with newer clear aligners for realigning teeth. But there’s an even more novel way that’s quickly becoming popular:
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Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 04, 2019.
Ever since childhood, when her career as a model and actress took off, Brooke Shields has enjoyed worldwide recognition — through advertisements for designer jeans, appearances on The Muppet
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4 Signs Your Child May Have a Poor Bite
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 25, 2018.
Although tooth decay is a major problem to watch for in your child’s teeth, it isn’t the only one. As their teeth transition from primary (“baby”) to permanent, you
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New Year, New Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 15, 2018.
As December brings the old year to a close, it’s a great time to set goals for the year to come. This might include a major life change, such
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Early Intervention can Correct Abnormal Upper Jaw and Palate Growth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 05, 2018.
Poor bites, also known as “malocclusions,” can have a dramatic impact on mouth function and appearance. Moving teeth to better positions will solve most of these bite problems —
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In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 25, 2018.
Everyone knows that in the game of football, quarterbacks are looked up to as team leaders. That's why we're so pleased to see some NFL QB's setting great examples
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Consider Clear Aligners Instead of Braces for Your Teen
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 15, 2018.
Your teenager is about to take a big step toward better health and a more attractive appearance — orthodontic treatment. You both know the benefits: better chewing function, lower
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We can Fix a Smile Marred by Absent Front Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 05, 2018.
Most children's permanent teeth erupt on a fairly predictable schedule. Sometimes, though, one or more teeth might not develop as they should — or at all.
These absent teeth pose
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Don't Forget Your Oral Hygiene While Wearing Braces
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 26, 2018.
There are a few things you need to do — and not do — while wearing braces: avoid hard or sticky foods, for example, or wear protection during sports
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Singer Dua Lipa Sees the Wisdom in Postponing Tour Dates
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 16, 2018.
When die-hard music fans hear that their favorite performer is canceling a gig, it’s a big disappointment—especially if the excuse seems less than earth-shaking. Recently, British pop sensation Dua
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Take Care of Your Dental Appliance and It Will Take Care of You
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 06, 2018.
What do a teenager with a poor bite, a senior citizen with multiple missing teeth or a middle-aged person with a teeth grinding habit all have in common? They
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