Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Orthodontics”
Most people will benefit from orthodontic treatment of some kind. It is rare for a child’s permanent teeth to come in perfectly straight and in the correct position so that the bite lines up properly. A few adjustments will likely be necessary to achieve optimal orthodontic and dental health. With orthodontic treatment almost being a right of passage these days, …
Rubber bands, also referred to as elastics, are a strategic tool that can be used along with braces to make sure your teeth fit together perfectly. They may be worn on certain brackets between the upper and lower jaw during certain periods of treatment. What do rubber bands do and when do you wear them? Learn the answers to these …
More adults are undergoing orthodontic treatments for functional and cosmetic reasons. In fact, adults account for one in four orthodontic patients, according to the American Association of Orthodontists. An increased need to address oral problems resulting from misaligned teeth has led to advances in adult orthodontics to decrease the risk of future dental issues. Besides, more comfortable and less visible …
Straight teeth can improve more than just your bite. Having a smile you love can boost your self-confidence, too! Recent research shows that almost a third of all Americans notice teeth first when they meet a new person. Having a warm and welcoming smile helps you look better and feel better, too. So if you’re not happy with your teeth, …
Although it is important to remember it is temporary, getting braces means having to make a few changes to the way you have always done things. One of those things is brushing your teeth. All of sudden you have a mouth full of brackets and wires and the simple task of brushing seems, well, daunting. What if you break them? …
You have braces and you are on your way to a straight, beautiful smile. And, while you are excited for what the future holds, deep down you knew that getting braces would impact your life in certain ways. Not being able to eat certain foods is one of them. Certain foods just don’t mix well with braces. They may cause …
If you’re like most patients, you’ll be overjoyed when your braces come off or when you finish your last set of Invisalign aligners. You’re done with orthodontic treatment… or are you? The reality is, once you’re done with braces or aligner therapy, you’ve completed one phase of your orthodontic treatment, and now you’re ready to move onto the next: maintaining …
If you’re dealing with an orthodontic emergency, here’s the good news: orthodontic emergencies rarely, if ever, rise to the level of a dental emergency, which may involve a tooth being broken or knocked out. When it comes to orthodontics, most emergency complaints deal with broken appliances and discomfort—these might not be ideal, but you won’t lose a tooth because of …
Retainers are orthodontic appliances that are worn in the mouth following orthodontic treatment. The purpose of retainers is to hold your teeth in their current position and prevent shifting. Many patients are excited to have their braces removed, only to be disappointed that they will need to wear retainers for a while. The good news is that retainers are removable, …
You’re finally done with braces! You get them removed and you’re done with your orthodontic treatment for life, right? Wrong. The retention phase of orthodontic treatment is just as important as the active treatment phase. What is retention? This is the time when the focus is on keeping your teeth in the ideal positions so that they will remain properly …
