Parents want the best for their child’s teeth. You sometimes wonder if there maybe something you can see early in your child’s mouth that can be fixed early and may prevent future problems. Download this guide to help evaluate potential – 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 –
A Rapid Palatal Expander (RPE) is an upper appliance that places pressure on the upper jaw (maxilla) by turning a midline screw. The pressure separates the mid palatal suture thus making the maxilla wider, which can correct crossbites and creat space. RPEs are used often to correct posterior crossbites. – CONTINUE READING –
In most locations in the United States, there is competition among Orthodontists. We try to put our best effort in making a parent/patient comfortable about their decision in who is going to provide them with orthodontic services. To determine what – CONTINUE READING –
Many people wonder how braces work? How do they move teeth with braces? Here is some information that will help you understand the mechanics of braces.
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 –
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 –
During the course of orthodontic treatment, a patient with braces may have to wear elastic rubber bands to help with the correction of their malocclusion. Rubber bands come in different lengths and colors, and they place forces on the teeth and – CONTINUE READING –
Dental Ankylosis is an abnormal dental condition where there is a solid fixation of a tooth from a fusion of the root to the bone. Normally, around the roots of our teeth, there is gum tissue that is called the periodontal ligament. Inside the – CONTINUE READING –