Orthodontics in Adults When we’re talking about orthodontics in adults, it’s a little bit different than it is when we’re talking about children, adolescents and teenagers because adults are no longer growing. When we contemplate putting the teeth in an adult’s jaws into the proper position, we often face the challenge of getting the jaws […]
Best Age for Orthodontics If you have a child that might need work done on their teeth, you may be wondering what the best age for orthodontics is. Our experienced staff can answer any of your questions relating to this topic. Best Age for Orthodontics | First Initial Consultation One of the most popular questions […]
Conditions That Feel Like TMJ If you have one of these conditions that feel like TMJ, you may be wondering if you should head to the orthodontist. It is always better to be safe. Not all jaw pain is associated with TMD. While TMD occurs in around 10-15% of the population, other conditions have similar symptoms. […]
Braces Questions Parents Should Ask If your child needs to see an orthodontist, you may be wondering what braces questions parents should ask. Here is what you need to know. Braces Questions Parents Should Ask | Does Every Kid Get Braces? One common question is, “Do you put braces on every kid you see at […]
Best Foods for Braces You probably already got the list of foods that you cannot eat when you have braces, but what are the best foods for braces wearers? You shouldn’t feel like your options are being limited when you get braces. It’s more like your options are changing. There are still plenty of foods […]
Dealing with Braces Pain Do you need advice for dealing with braces pain? Seeing our orthodontists for a free screening can be beneficial if you are really being bothered by the discomfort. In the meantime, here is what you should know. Dealing with Braces Pain | Placement A lot of times, patients come into the […]
What Kids Should Know About Braces If your child needs braces, they probably have a lot of questions and worried. Here is what kids should know about braces before heading to the orthodontist. What Kids Should Know About Braces | Do Braces Interfere with Musical Instruments? A lot of times our younger patients are concerned […]
Checking for Early Orthodontic Issues Are you concerned that you should be checking for early orthodontic issues with your child? You’re not alone. Here are some of the issues that should be checked on by parents early on. Checking for Early Orthodontic Issues | Jaw Issues Certain problems can benefit from an earlier approach to […]
Benefits of Clear Braces Are you wondering what the benefits of clear braces are, so you can decide if they are right for you? There are two distinct advantages of clear braces. The first is that clear braces are more favorable aesthetically. The brackets are distinctly less obvious with clear braces. This is because they […]
Treating Tongue Thrusts If you are experiencing discomfort because of the way you swallow, it is possible that you need an orthodontist experienced in treating tongue thrusts. Here is what you need to know. When evaluating a patient and identifying their orthodontic needs, we can often recognize that the patient has a poorly functioning tongue. […]