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 […]
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The Early Treatment Orthodontics Guide was created to help parents better understand the potential benefits of early treatment. Contact us to schedule a Free Screening for your child. Download Our Free Early Treatment Orthodontics Guide If you open up an old yearbook or glance through prom pictures from the 70’s and 80’s, there is one glaring […]
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Crossbite Treatment A cross bite is a type of malocclusion that occurs when the tooth is either closer to your tongue or your cheek than it is to the corresponding tooth in your mouth. Crossbites are also known as a “bad bite” and should be corrected as it can lead to jaw problems later in […]
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The Complete Orthodontic Care Guide
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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 […]
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Orthodontic Treatment Benefits
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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 orthodontic treatment, and you can learn about some of the other […]
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Children’s Braces: Common Myths
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The decision to get your children braces is often one that is tinged with concerns that no longer hold true. Painful orthodontics are a thing of the past. Read what our experienced Buffalo orthodontists have to say about some of the most commonly presumed myths about children’s braces. #1 BRACES GO ON EVERY CHILD AT […]
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Free Orthodontic Consultation
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When people have a problem that they can’t solve on their own, they typically visit an expert for consultation. Experts offer professional advice on how to advance and solve an issue at hand. One example of an expert capable of doing this is an orthodontist. Orthodontists focus on the irregularities that occur in facial and […]
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Do you struggle with a gap between your front upper and lower teeth, otherwise known as an open bite? Are you dealing with the negative repercussions of this issue, including slurred speech, a lisp, or an issue with your teeth alignment? If so, you may have a condition known as tongue thrust. Tongue thrust occurs […]
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Do you often have high amounts of pain that is centralized around the jaw or mouth area? Do daily actions such as chewing or talking irritate your jaw? If these sound like you, you may be suffering from TMD. Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD), is a type of jaw disorder that can lead to pain and discomfort […]
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When your jaw is too small for your teeth, it can lead to crowding. Crowded teeth occur due to overlap in your teeth, either some pushed forward, backward, or twisted in a different direction, due to a lack of space in the mouth. This can make sense conceptually, as if there is not enough room […]