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What You Can Do To Reduce Gum Problems While Wearing Braces
posted: Oct. 14, 2021.
Wearing braces can ultimately give you a healthier and more attractive smile. In the short-term, though, your gums in particular may be in for a rough ride. While we're all Read more -
4 Things You Can Do To Make Sure Your Child's Bite Is on the Right Track
posted: Oct. 09, 2021.
So, how's your child's bite? No, not how well they clamp down on things (like fingers—yikes!), but how the teeth on both jaws interact with each other. It's important Read more -
Drawing Impacted Teeth Out of the Gums Could Help Normalize a Smile
posted: Jul. 21, 2021.
We instinctively know when a smile looks normal—and when it doesn't. It could be that something simply looks out of place like crooked teeth. But we might also notice Read more -
What To Do About White Spots on Teeth After Wearing Braces
posted: Jun. 26, 2021.
The big day finally arrives when your braces come off. And there it is—your new, beautiful, straight smile! But on closer inspection you notice something else: tiny white spots Read more -
We May Be Able To Treat Some Bite Problems Early
posted: Apr. 12, 2021.
In any given year, 4 million tweens and teens are in the process of having their teeth straightened with braces or clear aligners. It's so common we tend to Read more -
This Orthodontic Device Could Stop a Poor Bite From Developing
posted: Mar. 23, 2021.
“Orthodontic treatment” and “braces” almost seem like synonymous terms. But while braces certainly are orthodontic, it isn't the only tool in an orthodontist's toolkit. A good example is a device Read more -
Some Bite Problems May Require the Help of Other Tools in Conjunction With Braces
posted: Feb. 21, 2021.
If you're into social media, you might have run across the idea that there's nothing to straightening your teeth. According to some SM influencers, you can even do it Read more -
Age Doesn't Have to Stop You From Straightening Your Smile
posted: Dec. 13, 2020.
Cowboys wear Stetsons; ballerinas wear tutus; and teenagers wear…braces. At least that's the popular conception. In actuality, one in five orthodontic patients is an adult, a number that continues to Read more -
Keep Your New Straightened Smile Straight With an Orthodontic Retainer
posted: Oct. 03, 2020.
You can't correct a poor bite with braces or clear aligners overnight: Even the most cut-and-dried case can still require a few years to move teeth where they should Read more -
DIY Orthodontics is a Recipe for Dental Disaster
posted: Aug. 19, 2020.
Do-It-Yourself (DIY) is a deeply held American trait for building, renovating or repairing things without the services of a professional. The Internet has only made this tradition easier: There Read more -
This Orthodontic Device Could Reduce the Need for Future Braces
posted: Aug. 04, 2020.
Each year, millions of children and teenagers wear braces or clear aligners to straighten a crooked smile. But there may be a way to treat some of these bite Read more -
Removable or Bonded, Retainers Help Protect Your New Straighter Smile
posted: Jun. 20, 2020.
The straightening process for a crooked smile doesn't end when the braces come off. There's one more crucial phase to undergo to make sure we don't lose the progress Read more -
Practice Daily Hygiene to Avoid Gum Swelling While Wearing Braces
posted: May 26, 2020.
Straightening your smile doesn't happen overnight—it can involve months or even years of orthodontic treatment. And although the end result is well worth it, the long process can make Read more -
Braces Take Advantage of Teeth's Natural Ability to Move
posted: Mar. 27, 2020.
There are many new and exciting ways now to transform an unattractive smile into one you'll be confident to display. But not all “smile makeover” techniques are new — Read more -
Be on the Alert for White Spots on Teeth While Wearing Braces
posted: Mar. 17, 2020.
While wearing braces is the path to a healthier and more attractive smile, it can be a difficult journey. One of your biggest challenges will be keeping your teeth Read more -
Early Intervention can Correct Abnormal Upper Jaw and Palate Growth
posted: Feb. 26, 2020.
Poor bites, also known as “malocclusions,” can have a dramatic impact on mouth function and appearance. Moving teeth to better positions will solve most of these bite problems — Read more