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Some Bite Problems May Require the Help of Other Tools in Conjunction With Braces
posted: Dec. 10, 2021.
If you're into social media, you might have run across the idea that there's nothing to straightening your teeth. According to some SM influencers, you can even do it Read more -
Head Off a Crossbite at the Pass With This Orthodontic Appliance
posted: Oct. 21, 2021.
At what age should you begin treating a poor bite? Many might say with braces around late childhood or early adolescence. But some bite problems could be addressed earlier—with Read more -
Age Doesn't Have to Stop You From Straightening Your Smile
posted: Oct. 11, 2021.
Cowboys wear Stetsons; ballerinas wear tutus; and teenagers wear…braces. At least that's the popular conception. In actuality, one in five orthodontic patients is an adult, a number that continues to Read more -
Good Reasons for Choosing Clear Aligners for Orthodontic Treatment
posted: Sep. 21, 2021.
If your teenager is in need of orthodontic treatment, you might automatically think braces. But while this decades-old appliance is quite effective, it isn’t the only “tooth movement” game Read more -
Keep Your New Straightened Smile Straight With an Orthodontic Retainer
posted: Aug. 12, 2021.
You can't correct a poor bite with braces or clear aligners overnight: Even the most cut-and-dried case can still require a few years to move teeth where they should Read more -
What To Do About White Spots on Teeth After Wearing Braces
posted: Jul. 23, 2021.
The big day finally arrives when your braces come off. And there it is—your new, beautiful, straight smile! But on closer inspection you notice something else: tiny white spots 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 -
Removing Teeth Might Make It Easier To Straighten a Smile
posted: May 23, 2021.
Dentists remove millions of teeth each year, often because of tooth decay or gum disease. But disease isn't the only reason—a tooth extraction might make it easier to straighten Read more -
Drawing Impacted Teeth Out of the Gums Could Help Normalize a Smile
posted: May 03, 2021.
We instinctively know when a smile looks normal—and when it doesn't. It could be that something simply looks out of place like crooked teeth. But we might also notice Read more -
3 Things You Might not Know About Moving Teeth
posted: Apr. 13, 2021.
If you press your tongue against your teeth, unless something is badly wrong they won't budge. In fact, your teeth are subjected to a fair amount of pressure each Read more -
We May Be Able To Treat Some Bite Problems Early
posted: Apr. 03, 2021.
In any given year, 4 million tweens and teens are in the process of having their teeth straightened with braces or clear aligners. It's so common we tend to 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 -
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 -
How to Treat the Problem of Teeth that Never Developed
posted: Jan. 23, 2021.
About one-quarter of people have teeth that never developed. While most of these congenitally missing teeth are wisdom teeth, they can also include premolars or lateral incisors (the teeth 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 -
You may Need Orthodontic Work Before Getting a Dental Implant
posted: Dec. 14, 2020.
For whatever reason, you’ve put off replacing a missing tooth for awhile. Now you want to fill that empty gap in your smile with a dental implant restoration. But if Read more