The goal of early treatment is to treat a developing problem before it becomes a long term issue. While sometimes it is recommended that some orthodontic problems be treated after all permanent teeth have come in, early treatment in children while they still have some baby teeth may be recommended for: Underbites – when the…
What is a Deep Bite?
When your upper front teeth excessively overlap the bottom front teeth when the back teeth are closed is considered a deep bite, overbite or closed bite. Why does an overbite need to be fixed? Painful sores can develop if a patient is biting into the roof of their mouth. This can make eating uncomfortable. Lower…
You’re not to old to see an Orthodontist
Adults’ teeth can be moved, too. Whether you’re 8 or 80, it’s the same physiological process that moves teeth through bone. Teeth move in response to forces being placed on them over time. Many orthodontic problems can be corrected as easily for adults as for children/teens. Adults have denser bone tissue than children, so treatment may take…
Must haves for people who have braces when they are on the go
Patients with any type of orthodontic appliance should be cleaning their teeth multiple times a day. Situations inevitably come up when you’re on the go and need to freshen up. Do your teeth a favor and be prepared. Stash portable items in a backpack, purse, school locker or briefcase. You’ll be rewarded with a healthy and beautiful…
It Takes A Specialist
Consumer Alert on Direct To Consumer Orthodontic Companies
Some online orthodontic companies make their treatment sound so easy. Perhaps you take a selfie and/or an impression of your teeth or get your teeth scanned. Next, you receive aligners in the mail and after so many months – straight teeth! Right? What else is there to think about?Before you decide to proceed with a…
