Misaligned or crooked smiles are conditions experienced as much as by adults as well as children, though many adults are skeptical about getting braces because they don’t want to have to walk around with a 'metal' smile. However, new innovations have been made in orthodontic care that have revolutionized...
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What is an Orthodontist?
Orthodontists specialize in correcting crooked or misaligned teeth and incorrect bite issues related to jaw discrepancies. Upon completion of...
Which Dental Diseases May Be Hereditary?
Just as certain medical conditions can be hereditary, so can certain dental diseases. Each of us
has a unique genetic makeup, and our genes in combination with our environment play a huge
role in what constitutes our everyday health.
When it comes to oral diseases, there are...
Dental veneers are a life-changing cosmetic treatment for many people. Not only can dental
veneers transform your smile in just one dentist visit, they can help with crooked teeth, deep
staining, and gapped teeth. Veneers provide people with a chance to change their smile for the
better with just one treatment.
However, in...
Crowded teeth happen when there’s not enough room in your jaw for all your teeth to erupt. The teeth may push against each other and become crooked. Typically, teeth on your lower jaw are the ones that become crowded.
The bone that supports your lower teeth happens to be the...
There’s no question that orthodontic treatment plays a vital role in having a healthy and happy smile. Orthodontists can treat teeth that are crowded, gapped, or have an uneven bite. By correcting issues with your smile, orthodontics makes it easy for you to love and care for straight teeth.
Your...