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Know the facts when considering orthodontic treatment as an adult

A common misperception is that you may be too old for orthodontic treatment or your situation is too difficult to consider treatment but this is NOT the case. The deciding factor on whether a patient is a good candidate for treatment is the health of their teeth and gums NOT their age. If the convenience…

6 Facts About Two-Phase Orthodontic Treatment Parents Should Know

Problems that will eventually need orthodontic attention can become obvious long before a child has all of their permanent teeth. Depending on the type of problem a child has, an AAO orthodontist may recommend two-phase treatment. It means that treatment is done at two different times, often to take advantage of predictable stages of dental…

Health Benefits of Straight Teeth

There is more to straight teeth then the cosmetic benefit. Your health can also benefit from straight teeth. Help with TMJ pain – When your upper and lower teeth don’t come together correctly, it can cause stress on the jaw joint and result in an uneven bite. Headaches and TMJ pain can be helped when…

Benefits of Seeing and Orthodontist Early

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…

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