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Clear Aligner Therapy
Do you have crooked or crowded teeth, or perhaps an overbite but don’t want to wear braces? Clear aligner therapy might be the right solution for you. Similar to traditional braces, clear aligner therapy works to gradually move teeth discreetly with virtually invisible appliances. What is clear aligner therapy? Clear aligner therapy refers to an…
Read MorePrioritizing Dental Hygiene for a Healthy Smile with Braces
Maintaining good dental hygiene is crucial for overall oral health, especially when wearing braces. We understand the significance of proper oral care during orthodontic treatment. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of dental hygiene for individuals with braces and provide valuable tips to ensure a healthy and beautiful smile throughout their orthodontic journey.…
Read MoreThe Link Between Digestive Problems and Crooked Teeth
While most people associate misaligned (“crooked”) teeth with detracting from appearance, misaligned teeth (malocclusion) can also negatively impact chewing. Issues with chewing can result in reduced nutritional intake and poor health. This is a major reason why it’s important for parents to have their children’s teeth examined by a dentist while still very young and…
Read MoreMaintaining Braces for Children: A Comprehensive Guide to Oral Care
For many children, braces are a big part of growing up. While few children enjoy having them, the advantages of getting braces are often very obvious, especially later on in life. American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has found that braces help align teeth that are too far apart, too close, or too crooked. They can also…
Read MoreWhy Choose Invisalign?
Comfort, convenience, and discretion top the list of reasons why Invisalign has climbed the ranks in orthodontic treatment options. Brackets and wires are not friendly to sensitive gum and mouth tissues, plus, there is no way to hide traditional braces unless you choose to forego smiling in public. We are the best orthodontist practice to…
Read MoreWhy Do Kids Need Space Maintainers?
What Are Space Maintainers? Usually made of metal or acrylic, a space maintainer is a dental appliance that is used to maintain the space where a tooth has been lost and the permanent tooth has yet to come in. We recommend space maintainers, they will most likely recommend one of the following four options. Unilateral This type of…
Read MoreDreading Braces? Invisalign May Be The Answer!
Children and teenagers that require braces and other orthodontic devices often dread the very thought of it. One solution is the Invisalign program that fixes crooked teeth without unsightly wires causing metal smiles. Today’s braces are nothing like the past hardware that closely resembled medieval torture devices! Invisalign is known for its invisible equipment and the…
Read MoreReasons You May Need an Orthodontist
It’s a fact of life that nobody wants to visit their dentist for a routine cleaning and have the appointment end with a recommendation to see an orthodontic specialist. Although such a situation may inherently sound scary, it probably is not going to be as frightening as it sounds. Most likely there might be a…
Read MoreDo I Need Braces?
You see so many people with gorgeous, stunning teeth – and you have to wonder whether it is because of their lucky genetics or carefully placed orthodontics. Orthodontics is a specialized area of dentistry that focuses on the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of conditions affecting the alignment of the teeth and jaw. How do you…
Read More5 Non-Sugary Halloween Treat Alternatives
Halloween is just around the corner, which means an endless supply of sugary treats from trick or treating. Kids get a ton of candy from school parties, friends, neighbors, or relatives during Halloween. Sometimes the candy is so much it can last up to thanksgiving or Christmas time! However, the sugar crash is detrimental to…
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