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Drawing Impacted Teeth Out of the Gums Could Help Normalize a Smile
posted: Jun. 15, 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 -
6 Signs Your Child Could Be Developing a Poor Bite
posted: Mar. 27, 2021.
If your child has seen the dentist regularly, and brushed and flossed daily, there's a good chance they've avoided advanced tooth decay. But another problem might already be growing Read more -
This Orthodontic Device Could Reduce the Need for Future Braces
posted: Sep. 08, 2020.
Each year, millions of children and teenagers wear braces or clear aligners to straighten a crooked smile. But there may be a way to treat some of these bite Read more -
Practice Daily Hygiene to Avoid Gum Swelling While Wearing Braces
posted: May 11, 2020.
Straightening your smile doesn't happen overnight—it can involve months or even years of orthodontic treatment. And although the end result is well worth it, the long process can make Read more -
Too Old to Straighten Your Smile? Not If You're Like These A-List Celebrities
posted: Mar. 02, 2020.
If you're well past your teen years, you probably have several reasons for not straightening your crooked smile: the expense, the time and the embarrassment of being a 30-, Read more -
Stop Bite Problems Early With Interceptive Orthodontics
posted: Jan. 02, 2020.
Every year many parents learn their “tweenager” or teenager needs their bite corrected, often with specialized orthodontics. Imagine, though, if these families could go back in time to when Read more -
New "Behind the Teeth" Braces Could Give You the Advantage of "Invisibility"
posted: Nov. 13, 2019.
Orthodontic braces are a familiar sight, especially among tweens and teens: metal brackets and wires attached to the front of the teeth for all to see. Now imagine the Read more -
Get Ahead of a Developing Cross-Bite with This Early Intervention Measure
posted: Apr. 27, 2019.
Applying braces or clear aligners to move misaligned teeth is only part of an orthodontist's overall mission to eliminate poor bites (malocclusions). Sometimes a malocclusion isn't caused by the Read more -
Beat Dental Plaque While Wearing Braces with These Tools and Tips
posted: Apr. 07, 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 -
Lady Gaga Wasn't "Born This Way?"
posted: Mar. 08, 2019.
Sometimes, looking at old pictures can really bring memories back to life. Just ask Stefani Germanotta—the pop diva better known as Lady Gaga. In one scene from the recent Read more -
Not Jazzed About Wearing Braces? Consider Clear Aligners Instead
posted: Feb. 06, 2019.
Wearing orthodontic braces brings challenges to daily life. During treatment a patient will need to avoid certain foods and habits, take more time to brush and floss properly, and Read more -
Three Reasons why Your Six Year Old Should Undergo an Orthodontic Check
posted: Jul. 01, 2018.
It would seem the best time to turn your attention to orthodontic problems with your child is when their permanent teeth have come in around early puberty. In fact, Read more -
3 Things You May Not Know About Orthodontics
posted: Feb. 03, 2018.
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 -
Drawing Impacted Teeth into the Open can Restore a Smile
posted: Dec. 05, 2017.
You don’t have to be a dental professional to appreciate a beautiful smile. Likewise, you’ll also know when something’s not quite right with one. Such can be the case when Read more -
Early Intervention can Correct Abnormal Upper Jaw and Palate Growth
posted: Apr. 18, 2016.
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 -
Braces Are No Hurdle for Olympic Track Star
posted: May 15, 2013.
Lashinda Demus holds the U.S record in the 400 meter hurdles, with a time of 52.47 seconds, the third fastest ever recorded. While her twin 5-year-old boys cheered Read more