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Prevent White Spots on Teeth While Wearing Braces with Diligent Oral Hygiene
posted: Nov. 30, 2019.
After months of wearing braces it's time for the big reveal: your new and improved smile! Your once crooked teeth are now straight and uniform. But a look in the Read more -
Julianne Hough Shares a Video - and a Song - After Wisdom Teeth Come Out
posted: Nov. 20, 2019.
Once upon a time, celebrities tried hard to maintain the appearance of red-carpet glamour at all times. That meant keeping the more mundane aspects of their lives out of Read more -
Think You're Too Old for Orthodontics? Read This
posted: Nov. 10, 2019.
You’ve lived most of your life with crooked teeth and an imperfect smile. You feel you should have done something about it years ago, but now you’re approaching your Read more -
Beat Dental Plaque While Wearing Braces with These Tools and Tips
posted: Oct. 31, 2019.
Wearing braces will probably never make your list of Most Pleasurable Life Experiences: you'll have to avoid certain foods and habits, endure some occasional discomfort, and perhaps feel some Read more -
Clear Aligners Make it Easier for Teenagers to have Their Teeth Straightened
posted: Oct. 21, 2019.
Braces can change a person's life — not just their appearance but their dental health as well. To be honest, though, wearing braces are, well, kind of a drag Read more -
Bruins' Zdeno Chara Breaks His Jaw During 2019 Stanley Cup
posted: Oct. 11, 2019.
Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara had a rough Stanley Cup final against the St. Louis Blues this past June. Not only did the Bruins ultimately lose the championship, but Read more -
The Timely Use of a Palatal Expander Could Help Correct a Cross-Bite
posted: Oct. 01, 2019.
While crooked teeth are usually responsible for a malocclusion (poor bite), the root cause could go deeper: a malformed maxilla, a composite structure composed of the upper jaw and Read more -
Be on the Alert for White Spots on Teeth While Wearing Braces
posted: Sep. 21, 2019.
While wearing braces is the path to a healthier and more attractive smile, it can be a difficult journey. One of your biggest challenges will be keeping your teeth Read more -
Oral Hygiene isn't Easy with Braces - but it's Still Doable
posted: Sep. 11, 2019.
If you’re about to undergo orthodontic treatment, you’re going to face a challenge keeping your teeth and gums clean wearing braces. That in turn could increase your chances for Read more -
2.6 Million Fans 'Like' Justin Bieber's Chipped Tooth
posted: Sep. 01, 2019.
Is a chipped tooth big news? It is if you’re Justin Bieber. When the pop singer recently posted a picture from the dental office to his instagram account, it Read more -
Braces Take Advantage of Teeth's Natural Ability to Move
posted: Aug. 22, 2019.
There are many new and exciting ways now to transform an unattractive smile into one you'll be confident to display. But not all “smile makeover” techniques are new — Read more -
Anchorage Tools Help Orthodontists Correct Complex Bite Problems
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 Read more -
If You're Considering Braces, Here's How They Work
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 Read more -
Why Alfonso Ribeiro Is Grateful for Root Canal Treatment
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 Read more -
Orthodontics Could be the Smile Transformer You've Been Looking For
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. Read more -
Effective Hygiene is Key to Preventing Enamel White Spots While Wearing Braces
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 Read more