The term “invisible braces” usually means braces that are clear. They aren’t really invisible; they are just hard to see from a distance. The closest things to really invisible braces are made of metal and have silver color brackets like ordinary braces. The difference is that they go on...
Since the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children have their first orthodontist visit by age 7, your child could have braces before they reach their 10th birthday! It can seem difficult to ensure your child will keep his or her mouth clean with braces, but the truth is...
Getting braces is the first step toward achieving a beautiful, straight smile. However, it also means you'll have to make changes to your oral hygiene routine. With brackets, wires, and bands creating plenty of hiding spots for food and bacteria, it's the perfect environment for plaque buildup and cavities...
Two-phase treatment allows your orthodontist to ensure a positive result from treatment by creating the right circumstances for straight teeth and a flawless smile. While many wait until a child is a preteen or a teen to think about braces, this can lead to complications that cause a less...
Your child’s baby teeth are a crucial part of the smile he or she will develop—they help to guide the permanent teeth into their proper places, then fall out to make way for them. As your child’s permanent teeth grow, it’s essential to get dental checkups. Getting checkups throughout...
The human mouth houses 32 teeth—which means that molars, incisors, canines, and wisdom
teeth all need a place in your mouth. For some people, there just isn’t enough room for all their
teeth.
Due to genetics, some people have smaller mouths that aren’t able to accommodate every
single tooth. When this happens, teeth...
It’s true that our genes are responsible for creating everything about us, and our smile is no
exception. Certain factors about your smile were inherited from your parents, no question.
Researchers suggest that having parents with poor dental health could predispose you to
having the same issues, so you’ll need to be...
Temporomandibular joint disorders, also referred to as TMJ or TMD, are a group of conditions that affect the jaw and the muscles that control its movement.
TMJ can lead to pain, discomfort, and problems with jaw function. People experiencing TMJ symptoms often seek treatment to alleviate their discomfort, including braces.
Can...
Misaligned teeth can be caused by either genetic or lifestyle factors. While some people have crooked teeth due to their genetics, others will develop crooked teeth due to childhood habits such as thumb sucking.
Crooked teeth affect more than just your appearance. When teeth don’t align together properly, they can cause oral health...
Getting your dream smile by straightening your teeth with braces is very exciting—most patients can’t wait to have their braces off and fully enjoy their new straight teeth! Like anything worth waiting for, braces take time to work.
The average amount of treatment time varies, but for metal braces, it...