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This Orthodontic Device Could Stop a Poor Bite From Developing
posted: Mar. 19, 2021.
“Orthodontic treatment” and “braces” almost seem like synonymous terms. But while braces certainly are orthodontic, it isn't the only tool in an orthodontist's toolkit. A good example is a device Read more -
6 Signs Your Child Could Be Developing a Poor Bite
posted: Mar. 09, 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 -
How Shawn Mendes and Miley Cyrus Got Their Stellar Smiles
posted: Jun. 28, 2020.
The 2019 Grammy Awards was a star-studded night packed with memorable performances. One standout came from the young Canadian singer Shawn Mendes, who sang a powerful duet of his Read more -
A Little Orthodontic Magic Could Help an Impacted Tooth Erupt
posted: Mar. 30, 2020.
Bite problems aren't limited to teeth simply out of position. The problem could be some teeth aren't there—visibly, that is. They still exist below the gums and bone, but Read more -
Stop Bite Problems Early With Interceptive Orthodontics
posted: Dec. 31, 2019.
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 -
Early Intervention can Correct Abnormal Upper Jaw and Palate Growth
posted: Dec. 01, 2019.
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 -
Orthodontics: More Than Straightening a Crooked Smile
posted: Oct. 02, 2019.
Braces are a common experience among teens and pre-teens. And although the treatment can be a major financial undertaking, more and more families pursue it to help their child Read more -
Lady Gaga Wasn't "Born This Way?"
posted: Sep. 22, 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 -
Early Orthodontic Techniques Could Stop Growing Bite Problems
posted: Apr. 25, 2019.
The longer many health problems go on, the worse they become. Treating them as early as possible could stop or slow their development. That holds true for poor bites: while Read more -
Your Age Doesn't Have to Keep You from a Straighter Smile
posted: Apr. 05, 2019.
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 -
Get Ahead of a Developing Cross-Bite with This Early Intervention Measure
posted: Mar. 16, 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 -
Why
posted: Jul. 09, 2018.
Mayim Bialik has spent a good part of her life in front of TV cameras: first as the child star of the hit comedy series Blossom, and more recently Read more -
Good Reasons for Choosing Clear Aligners for Orthodontic Treatment
posted: Jun. 19, 2018.
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 -
3 Things You May Not Know About Orthodontics
posted: Mar. 18, 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 -
You may Need Orthodontic Work Before Getting a Dental Implant
posted: Feb. 16, 2018.
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
