Ideally, our upper and lower jaws would be both even in width and just wide enough to accommodate all 32 of our teeth. For most of us, though, either or both of our jawbones happen to be too narrow, and this can pose a problem during childhood and adolescence as our adult teeth grow in. […]
Category Archives: Orthodontic Tools
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The Importance of Retainers After Braces
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Dec
Dec
Braces are an effective pathway to achieving a perfect smile, but having them removed does not mean that there is no more work to be done. Just as braces shift teeth out of their original positions, the teeth will be inclined to continue shifting once the braces come off. To keep the teeth in place, […]
Digital Imaging, i-CAT Digital Imaging, Orthodontic Tools, Orthodontists Associates of WNY Blog
i-CAT Digital Imaging
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Nov
Nov
i-CAT Digital Imaging Dental and orthodontic treatment has come a long way during the last few decades, and not just in treatment options. Here is some information that will give you a better understanding of dental technology used at our practice, including things to know about i-CAT Digital Imaging. What Is i-CAT Digital Imaging? i-CAT […]
Craniofacial Orthodontics, Early Orthodontics, First Consultations, Orthodontic Tools, Orthodontics, Orthodontists Associates of WNY Blog, Surgical Orthodontics, Treatments
Orthodontic Treatments
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Oct
Oct
Orthodontic Treatments in Buffalo, NY If you think you child needs to receive orthodontic treatments, you may be wondering what can be done to fix their smile. Here are a few types of orthodontic treatments. Orthodontic Treatments: How Braces Work A lot of times, when patients come into the office they sort of wonder how […]
Children's Braces, Cleft Lip, Cleft Palate, Craniofacial Orthodontics, Crossbite, Early Orthodontics, Expanders, Featured, First Consultations, Invisalign, Orthodontic Tools, Orthodontics, Orthodontists Associates of WNY Blog, Sleep Apnea, Surgical Orthodontics, Temporary Anchorage Devices, Treatments
The Complete Orthodontic Care Guide
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Aug
Aug
The doctors at Orthodontists Associates of WNY has created The Complete Orthodontic Care Guide to help parents and patients of orthodontics understand the types treatments. Download Our Free Orthodontic Care Guide As a parent, you are responsible for the health and well-being of your child(ren). That is no easy task! Ensuring your children have sound oral […]
Craniofacial Orthodontics, Early Orthodontics, Orthodontic Tools, Orthodontics, Orthodontists Associates of WNY Blog, Temporary Anchorage Devices, Treatments
Proper Teeth Alignment
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May
May
With proper teeth alignment, not only can you feel more positively about yourself, but your mouth is more functional than it would be if your bite was misaligned. Unfortunately, misalignment is a significant issue in people’s oral condition today. Many people go without help or improvement from dentists and orthodontists, letting their conditions worsen. This […]
Children's Braces, Craniofacial Orthodontics, Early Orthodontics, Invisalign, Orthodontic Tools, Orthodontics, Orthodontists Associates of WNY Blog, Treatments
Invisible Braces
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Apr
Apr
Invisible braces, more commonly known as Invisalign, is an alternative to metal braces. While metal braces use metal brackets on every tooth connected by thick, tight wires to align or straighten your teeth, invisible braces are made of a thick plastic. Orthodontists may also commonly recommend invisible braces, otherwise called aligners, to patients after having […]
Children's Braces, Craniofacial Orthodontics, Crossbite, Early Orthodontics, Orthodontic Tools, Orthodontics, Orthodontists Associates of WNY Blog, Surgical Orthodontics, Treatments
Fixing a Crossbite With Orthodontics
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Apr
Apr
All people have a different type of bite. There are bites that are better than others, though, and are all determined by the way your teeth initially grow in and how they’re set in your jawbone. One of the most common kinds of bites is called a crossbite. These are considered malalignments of the teeth, […]
Children's Braces, Early Orthodontics, Orthodontic Tools, Orthodontics, Orthodontists Associates of WNY Blog, Temporary Anchorage Devices, Treatments
Temporary Anchorage Device
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Apr
Apr
What to Know about Temporary Anchorage Devices If you have visited an orthodontist and received braces, you likely had crooked or misplaced teeth. Sometimes, because of how severely misplaced teeth are, orthodontists may need to take advanced measures to produce the perfect smile. One way to do this is through the use of a Temporary […]
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Oct
Oct
Orthodontic Technology Do you need orthodontic care? You may be wondering what to expect. At our office we have excellent orthodontic technology to help us give you the best results in your treatments. Orthodontic Technology | CBCT X-ray One major change in orthodontics, and dentistry in general, over the past 15 years has been brought […]