Conditions Treated with Dentofacial Orthopedics A professional who practices dentofacial orthopedics provides specialized services in matters of the growth and development of the bones in the face as they relate to dental issues. This often includes correcting malocclusions, or misaligned bites. Here are three conditions treated with dentofacial orthopedics. Conditions Treated with Dentofacial Orthopedics | Overbites […]
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Benefits of Surgical Orthodontics Are you wondering about the benefits of surgical orthodontics? If you are worried about your child’s jaw alignment, please call our office today for a free screening with our highly experienced attorneys. Benefits of Surgical Orthodontics | Specialized Treatment Surgical orthodontics is a type of specialized dental treatment. It is performed […]
Treating Cleft Lip and Palate Are you concerned about your child’s smile? Generally, treating cleft lip and palate requires surgical correction. Craniofacial orthodontists specialize in the treatment of this condition. However, it can be rather challenging to estimate the number of surgeries that could be required to correct it. Naturally, treatment depends on the severity […]
Reasons for Surgical Orthodontics If you are worried about your child’s smile, you may be wondering what the reasons for surgical orthodontics are and if your child needs it. Here are some of the conditions that would require surgical orthodontics. Reasons for Surgical Orthodontics | Mandibular Advancement This means that you have an under-developed lower […]
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Conditions that Need Surgical Orthodontics
Conditions that Need Surgical Orthodontics If you are dealing with oral pain, you may have a condition that will need surgical orthodontics. Conditions that Need Surgical Orthodontics | Mandibular Advancement This means that you have an under-developed lower jaw. This creates an overbite. In surgical orthodontics, incisions are made so that the jaws can be […]
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Benefits of Orthodontics
If your child’s teeth are naturally uneven or there is an issue with her or his jaw alignment, it is in your best interest to consult with an orthodontist as early as possible. Building this relationship is among one of the many benefits of orthodontics, and you can learn about some of the other advantages […]
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Upper Jaw Expansion for Orthodontic Correction
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. […]
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Orthodontic Treatments for Sinus Problems
Though orthodontic devices are thought of most often as tools to align teeth, they can also play a role in relieving issues in the throat. Common issues that prevent individuals from breathing normally through their noses can be reduced and even eliminated through direct and meticulous orthodontic care. In the video below, orthodontist Steven J. […]
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What To Know About Surgical Orthodontics
Our dental health is important, but all the brushing and flossing in the world cannot correct problems with the shape, spacing, and alignment of the teeth and jaws. Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that seeks to develop and administer effective treatments for chronic dental and maxillofacial (concerning the upper jaw and face) issues, and […]