How to Become an Orthodontist

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 –

How are Orthodontic Hawley Retainers Made?

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 –

How Can an Ankylosed Primary Tooth Effect Jaw Growth?

Young children fall all the time when they are playing and starting to learn to walk.  When a young child falls, they could hit their front primary teeth causing a primary tooth to become ankylosed.  Usually the traumatic event is not – CONTINUE READING –

How are Braces Removed?

Having your braces removed is an exciting time.  You’ve waited a long time and finally the time has arrived.  Yay!! Some patients, before their braces are removed, will ask their friends about getting their braces off and their friends may – CONTINUE READING –

My Wire Came Loose and is Poking, What Do I Do?

It’s the weekend. Something just happened with your braces and it feels odd.  Then you notice, a wire is poking your cheeks.  Ouch.  Orthodontic breakage is common and can happen at inconvenient times. Most orthodontic patients will have problems with their wires – CONTINUE READING –

How Do You Treat White Spots After Braces?

What are these white spots on my teeth?  A very common problem that can occur while a patient has braces is the formation of white spots during treatment.  When the braces are removed, some patients will have unsightly white spots – CONTINUE READING –

How do I get rid of these sores in the corners of my mouth?

Patients that develop sores in the corners of their mouth may have a condition called angular cheilitis. Angular Cheilitis is also known as angular stomatitis or perleche.   Angular cheilitis is a bacterial or fungus infection of the corners of the mouth. – CONTINUE READING –

Ten Questions to Ask an Orthodontist

Orthodontic treatment is a long endevor and good information known upfront can be beneficial in obtaining a good experience and good results.  Here are some questions you should consider asking your potential orthodontist. 1. Did you graduate from a recognized – CONTINUE READING –