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Orthodontic Treatment: Give Your Child the Gift of a Healthy Smile
Many parents are not aware that children should visit the orthodontist around the age of seven. While this may seem very young, and probably will not result in your child wearing braces at this age, a consultation at this age provides a guide as to whether or not...
Subtle Straightening with Clear Braces
Everyone wants a beautiful smile … having perfectly straight teeth naturally is a dream come true. But for patients who require assistance to achieve straight teeth, clear braces are the perfect alternative to traditional braces. The leader in the field of this type...
Foods To Avoid During Orthodontic Treatment
When you are working with an orthodontist to straighten your smile, you will need to take care to avoid damaging your braces during the treatment process. This means that certain foods are off-limits while you are wearing orthodontics. You should also be taking other...
Is it too late to have braces if I’m an adult?
Adults who never had braces as teenagers or children may want to straighten their smiles for any number of reasons, ranging from improving a smile’s appearance to resolving symptoms of a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder. The good news is that it’s never too late...
Invisalign Orthodontic Treatment for Comfort and Convenience
Having straight teeth provides more than a beautiful smile … dental health can be vastly improved when areas where plaque can form and build are eliminated. Teens and adults of all ages can benefit using this virtually invisible method to correct a malocclusion ......
When is the best time to start orthodontic treatment?
It is recommended that children around the age of six or seven should visit an orthodontist for an examination to determine the possible need for braces down the road. There are several factors that will determine the best age to actually begin treatment. As primary...
Orthodontic Treatment: Alternatives For The Working Professional
Adult patients who pursue orthodontic treatment, whether for the first time or to address teeth that have shifted out of position after the initial course of treatment, typically have concerns about maintaining a professional image throughout the duration of their...
Importance of Plaque Control During Orthodontic Treatment
Plaque control is an essential part of your oral hygiene routine and undergoing orthodontic treatment does not change that. Appliances, such as braces, which help straighten teeth can make it more difficult to keep them clean by blocking access to certain areas in the...
Will I Need to Have Teeth Extracted for Braces?
Braces for adults may be necessary for any number of reasons. Some adults may want to get straight smiles for the first time, while others’ teeth may have slowly reverted to their original misaligned positions after braces were removed in their teen years. Still...
How long before I start to see results with Invisalign?
Invisalign is becoming an increasingly popular method for straightening teeth. This is because Invisalign is convenient, comfortable, and inconspicuous. Those receiving Invisalign treatment tend to have many questions as this form of orthodontic care is different from...