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Correcting a Poor Bite With Braces - a True Wonder
posted: Sep. 01, 2021.
Braces are so common that we often view them as "ho-hum." But there are aspects about braces that make them remarkable. For one, the fact that we can move Read more -
Practical Tips for Keeping Your Teeth Clean While Wearing Braces
posted: Aug. 02, 2021.
Wearing braces can pose challenges for your daily life and habits. One in particular is trying to keep your teeth and gums clean. Braces or not, your oral hygiene needs Read more -
Gum Swelling Can Happen With Braces - Here's How to Avoid It
posted: Jul. 02, 2021.
A few months into wearing braces you may notice your gums are swollen. It's likely you've developed periodontal (gum) disease. Gum disease is a bacterial infection that usually begins with Read more -
Moving Just a Few Teeth can have Big Results
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.
Orthodontists are able to achieve attractive results with traditional braces moving several teeth into a better position. In a way, braces are the original “smile makeover.” But orthodontic treatment can Read more -
Effective Oral Hygiene is Key to Disease Prevention While Wearing Braces
posted: Mar. 04, 2021.
While braces are a tried and true method for achieving a more attractive smile, they may also give rise to problems with dental disease. This is because their hardware Read more -
3 Questions You Should Ask Before Undergoing Adult Orthodontics
posted: Feb. 22, 2021.
Think you're too old to have your teeth straightened? While we automatically pair “teenager” with “braces,” at least one in five orthodontic patients are adults. And there's many more Read more -
Your Age Doesn't Have to Keep You from a Straighter Smile
posted: Feb. 12, 2021.
Bite problems are quite common—as many as 75% of adults may have some form of orthodontic issue. Unfortunately, there's also something else just as common: that many people believe Read more -
3 Things You May Not Know About Orthodontics
posted: Jan. 13, 2021.
It’s a common sight to see someone wearing braces—and not just teens or pre-teens. In the last few decades, people in their adult years (even late in life) are 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 -
A Long-Term Orthodontic Strategy Could Help Ensure an Attractive Smile Later in Life
posted: Jun. 27, 2020.
Orthodontics relies on certain mechanics in the mouth to move teeth to better positions. As the specialty has advanced, we've become ever more precise in moving teeth with braces, Read more -
There's a Good Reason for Adults to Consider Orthodontics - Better Oral Health
posted: Jun. 17, 2020.
You’ve had crooked teeth since you could remember. Perhaps you and your parents talked about braces when you were a teenager, but it never happened. Now you’re well into Read more -
Get Ahead of Bite Problems with Interceptive Orthodontics
posted: May 28, 2020.
At any given time some 4 million teens and pre-teens are wearing braces or other orthodontic appliances to correct a malocclusion (poor bite). While most cases are straightforward, some Read more -
Make Efforts to Protect Your Teeth from Disease While Wearing Braces
posted: Dec. 10, 2019.
Orthodontic treatment is a big investment. But given the benefits for future good health and a more attractive smile, it's well worth it. In the here and now, though, braces 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 -
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