Have you ever heard the phrase “you’re never fully dressed without a smile”? The benefits of smiling actually go a lot farther than improving your mood and broadcasting your happiness to the world, however. Especially if you’re considering braces for your child, you’re thinking about making a commitment that could lead them on the journey … Read more
Today we’re talking about expansion of the palate, or a widening of the teeth which is now accepted by a lot of parents as being a reasonable way of achieving more space for the teeth Orthodontists look at doing the expansion of the upper palate and upper jaw structure earlier in the developmental stage because … Read more
Today, we’re talking about tooth and teeth misalignment. There are many reasons why teeth appear to be misaligned and one of the first and obvious ones is that the teeth may have started development that is on a genetic basis with a misalignment. The parent needs to decide is the misalignment severe enough to warrant … Read more
Determining whether your child is in need of braces is an important decision that deserves careful thought. There are a number of questions to consider before making this decision. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children be evaluated for braces by age 7. This can vary greatly depending on your child’s oral development. This … Read more
This is a very educational video that was on The Today Show, where they were discussing braces, as well as Invisalign. This video is mostly aiming at adults and what their options are regarding braces and Invisalign. It’s a short video, but there are a few takeaways for you to learn. Written By Dick Dykman
Now that you’ve gotten a mouth full of metal, you are probably wondering what foods you can eat and which you will have to skip. While braces generally don’t interfere with normal eating, there are some foods that cause more problems than others. Some foods can damage your braces and cause you extra headache. Knowing … Read more
Invisalign is a proprietary form of orthodontic treatment. It utilizes a series of transparent, removable tooth aligners. These aligners substitute for standard dental metal braces. The treatment consists of changing the tooth aligners for a different set of aligners every couple of weeks. Every aligner is specifically designed for your teeth alone. As each aligner … Read more
The continuing advances in dental care have made different types of braces available for different types of dental needs. Of course, most people may already be familiar with what is known as regular braces made of stainless steel. Many people still use this kind because they are the least expensive of all kinds. There are … Read more