Orthodontics Articles

Why Braces? Your dentist may have discussed with you the benefits of having healthy teeth and proper jaw alignment. Crooked and crowded teeth are hard to clean and maintain. This can result in tooth decay, worsen gum disease and lead to tooth loss. Other orthodontic problems can contribute to abnormal wear of tooth surfaces, inefficient […]

Looking Into The Mouths Of The American People: Trends In Orthodontic Care Smiles have changed. Once upon a time, people could get away with a little overbite here, a minor gap there, or a misaligned incisor here and there. Not so much, anymore. What was once a sign of individual character is now seen as an

Life With Braces Now that you are on the road to having beautiful, straight teeth there are a few things you need to know that will make living with your braces easier. Having braces does not need to have a major impact on your lifestyle but it is important that you take care of them

Are You A Candidate For Invisalign? According to PR Newswire, in 2012, Invisalign contracted with the insight and strategy company Kelton Global to ascertain exactly how much emphasis people place on a pretty smile. They tagged it “The Smile Survey,” and the results may surprise you. Nearly half of the participants questioned stated that they would not

Ortho Patient Resources Orthodontics is the specialty of dentistry that focuses on the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of dental and facial irregularities. Orthodontists can correct misaligned, crowded, or protrusive teeth as well as misaligned jaws. Orthodontic treatment can improve dental health as well as create a beautiful smile, functional bite, and aligned jaws. An attractive

How To Clean Your Teeth With Braces Brushing and flossing are the ABCs of oral care. Clean your teeth regularly, and you’ll have a beautiful, healthy smile for years to come. Become lazy, and bacteria may very well eat away at your teeth and gums. Maintaining oral hygiene is just as important, if not more

Are You Damaging Your Teeth While You Sleep? (Call Your Orthodontist Today!) Most of us clench our teeth from time to time—when we’re stressed, nervous, or angry. Occasional clenching or grinding isn’t a problem for most people. It’s when you clench or grind regularly that it can become an issue. Teeth grinding is called bruxism