You love your child’s smile. It’s uniquely theirs and as endearing as they are. As much as you love it, however, you recognize that they’d do better if their teeth were aligned and spaced better. You know they’re probably going to need braces. Not all braces are the...
As a parent, it’s up to you to make sure your child gets the orthodontic care they need. For some children, braces are the only treatment they need. Other children may need headgear in addition to braces. So what makes the difference? When is it necessary for your...
You won’t find the word “malocclusion” thrown around in everyday conversations (unless you spend a lot of time around oral health professionals, that is). Malocclusion is a word used to describe a misalignment of the teeth and bite. There are different classes and...
No one wants to have crooked or poorly spaced teeth. In addition to looking less beautiful than straight, well-aligned teeth, they are more difficult to clean well. That can lead to problems like tooth decay and gum disease. Fortunately, there are multiple solutions,...
Braces do an amazing job of fixing all sorts of orthodontic problems. As effective as they can be, they aren’t always enough on their own. For those who need to correct the alignment of their teeth and jaws while correcting more severe occlusions, orthodontic headgear...
Having braces means embracing a few changes to how you do things. There are foods you shouldn’t eat because they can damage your braces. There are others you shouldn’t eat because they put your teeth at a greater risk of developing cavities than normal. Cleaning teeth...
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