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An Orthodontic Retainer: Insurance Well Spent for Keeping Your New Smile
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 Read more -
You may Need Orthodontic Treatment Before Obtaining Implants
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 Read more -
(Don't) Break It Like Beckham
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 Read more -
Anchors Make all the Difference in Successful Orthodontic Treatment
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 Read more -
Retainers Help you Protect Your Newly Aligned Teeth
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 Read more -
Lingual Braces Offer a Less Visible Alternative to Traditional Braces
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: Read more -
Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
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 Read more -
4 Signs Your Child May Have a Poor Bite
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 Read more -
New Year, New Smile
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 Read more -
Early Intervention can Correct Abnormal Upper Jaw and Palate Growth
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 — Read more -
In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
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 Read more -
Consider Clear Aligners Instead of Braces for Your Teen
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 Read more -
We can Fix a Smile Marred by Absent Front Teeth
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 Read more -
Don't Forget Your Oral Hygiene While Wearing Braces
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 Read more -
Singer Dua Lipa Sees the Wisdom in Postponing Tour Dates
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 Read more -
Take Care of Your Dental Appliance and It Will Take Care of You
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 Read more