A question that some patients have is, “Can braces change your face or profile?” Orthodontic treatment can change your face but only in certain areas of the face. Braces can change your face in two areas, around your lips and – CONTINUE READING –
Invisalign is a very well known system of moving teeth but some people do not know how Invisalign works. First, here are some facts about Invisalign. Align Technologies, Inc was founded in 1997 and their first sale was in July – CONTINUE READING –
28 You’ve been to your orthodontist for many appointments and you thought, wow, this would be a great job. I want to be an orthodontist. Many people, who have had braces, get to see their orthodontist at work. They like – CONTINUE READING –
Does it hurt when you take braces off? Many patients speak with their good friends and ask if it is painful while they have their braces taken off. Their pals, seizing an opportunity, will say, “Oh yes, it really hurts – CONTINUE READING –
Many orthodontic patients are excited to have their braces removed. You think, finally I’m done with braces. Not so. You are half way through treatment. You must wear retainers to keep your teeth straight. All patients must go through a period – CONTINUE READING –
Many patients understand that extra care is needed when brushing and flossing with braces in place. After they think about flossing, they wonder, how do I floss with the wire in the way? The simple fact is you have to get – CONTINUE READING –
When a patient initially gets their braces placed on their teeth, they will have some discomfort or sore teeth. The normal period of time to get use to braces, right after they are placed, is about one week or less. – CONTINUE READING –
When your child’s permanent incisors erupt, you may notice, on the top of the teeth, the incisal edges, has bumps. These bumps are called tooth mamelons. Tooth mamelons vary from patient to patient. Some patient’s mamelons are very prominent and some – CONTINUE READING –
Orthodontists use retainers to help keep your teeth stay in their new position after braces are removed. A standard retainer that is used often is a hawley retainer. This retainer is made of acrylic and wire. It is very durable and can last – CONTINUE READING –
When a patient starts orthodontic treatment there will be some preliminary steps that are taken before braces are placed. One of the items performed are impressions. Most young patients have never had impressions before and they are nervous about going through it. – CONTINUE READING –