by Laurie | Dec 24, 2022 | Orthodontics
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...
by Laurie | Dec 10, 2022 | Orthodontics
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,...
by Laurie | Nov 24, 2022 | Orthodontics
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...
by Laurie | Nov 10, 2022 | Orthodontics
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...
by Laurie | Oct 21, 2022 | Orthodontics
Most adults either have had some orthodontic work done or know someone else who has. You probably have an idea of the amount of time it takes to correct orthodontic problems. The good news is that the sooner those problems are addressed, the more quickly they can be...
by Laurie | Sep 20, 2022 | Orthodontics
So you’ve been told that you need braces to straighten your teeth. The idea of having a straighter smile that is properly aligned is attractive. The prospect of actually wearing braces for months and months is less so. Not everyone wears braces for the same amount of...
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