Eating with braces Getting used to the feeling of braces can be painful and the discomfort is easily compounded by hard and crunchy foods that are best avoided. Although you might miss eating these foods, there are a lot of great alternatives that you can turn to and so...
Read MoreOrthodontic care is an important part of dentistry that helps correct misalignment of teeth and bad bites, amongst other problems. Orthodontic treatments and procedures often result in costly expenditures to cover the costs of regularly changing rubbers, continuous chec...
Read MoreDental health is extremely important at all stages of life. Whether you are a child, teenager or an adult, your dental hygiene is going to play a pivotal role in your overall health. However, the mouth-and-body-health connection becomes even more important after the age...
Read MoreMaintaining good oral hygiene is very important if you are wearing braces. Without proper care, food particles can get caught between your brackets and plaque starts accumulating on your teeth, which can lead to gum disease and tooth decay. Your braces are an expensive ...
Read MoreBy definition, a smile is simply an upward tilt of your lips whenever youâre happy or amused, but in reality, it is so much more. Your smile is the biggest outward expression of your happiness, joy, pleasure and appreciation. A smile means that your heart is light and...
Read MoreInterproximal Reduction: Reducing tooth widths for form, function, and stability Interproximal reduction is the removal of some of the outer tooth surface, called enamel, usually between teeth that touch; it has been used in orthodontics since the 1940s. It is also know...
Read MoreSuccessful orthodontic treatment primarily depends on two things: constant pressure and time. Sometimes it takes added force to move teeth and jaws into their correct positions. Elastics, also called rubber bands, have the pull to make that happen. But they wonât work...
Read MoreThe upper and lower jaws are the foundations by which the teeth are supported. Sometimes, when the jaws are too short, or long, too wide or narrow, braces alone canât completely correct a bad bite (malocclusion). And, in addition to affecting a personâs appearance, ...
Read MorePalatal expansion is a combination of tooth movement and jaw expansion. It works by widening the two halves of the upper jaw, called the palate. The two halves are joined together by a âsutureâ in the middle of the roof of the mouth. The orthodontist custom makes an...
Read MoreOrthodontic treatment is about a change for the better, no matter what the patientâs age. It can give the patient the confidence and pride that comes with straight teeth and a great smile. But the orthodontist has another equally important treatment goal – to im...
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