You have the option of having straight teeth at any age. There’s no age bracket for orthodontic work. In fact, over one million people who are receiving orthodontic treatment are adults! You’re not alone in seeking a perfect smile and you have options when it comes to less visible...
Having crooked teeth is a reality for countless children and adults today. Orthodontists fit
millions of people with braces every year to correct misaligned teeth and fix bites that can lead
to chronic issues.
Misaligned teeth don’t just affect the appearance of your smile; they can have actual
consequences on your health that...
Whether you’ve completed your orthodontic treatment with braces or Invisalign, you’ll need to wear a retainer to keep your teeth straight. A retainer could be a metal framework with plastic molded to fit your teeth, or, you may have an Invisalign clear retainer that’s not as noticeable. Regardless, wearing your retainer is...
If you have gapped, crooked, or crowded teeth, orthodontic treatment can help you get your dream smile. However, many adults shy away from orthodontic treatment because they don’t want to wear traditional braces for years, or don’t want to commit to wearing Invisalign over 20 hours a day to straighten their teeth.
However,...
If you have a child who needs orthodontic treatment, they may not be thrilled about having traditional braces. The good news is that kids and adults today have more options for braces than ever before. One of these options is self-ligating braces, which work a bit differently than regular...
Many people think that since adult teeth are permanent, they will not move or change over the
adult lifetime. This isn’t true—adult teeth can and do shift over your lifetime, whether or not
you had braces as a child or teenager.
Why does this happen, and what can you do about it?...
An improper bite, also called a malocclusion, is a misalignment between the top and bottom jaw. Malocclusions can affect your appearance and even the function of your teeth and jaw, which can lead to discomfort and other problems.
There are several different kinds of improper bites, including overbites, underbites, cross...
While some children are excited to get braces and can’t wait, there are others that dread this event in their life! While braces have come a long way from the traditional “metal mouth”, most braces typically look and feel the same. Some orthodontists offer colorful bands, some don’t. Some...
An overbite, where upper teeth significantly overlap the lower teeth, is one of the most common dental alignment issues. While some degree of overlap is normal and healthy, excessive overbites can lead to various oral health complications and aesthetic concerns.
Here, we take a closer look at the causes of...