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, […]
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How to Fix a Gummy Smile
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Apr
Apr
When you smile, do a large portion of your gums show? Are your gums getting in the way of showing off your beautiful smile? If so, you could benefit from fixing your gummy smile. There are many people in the world who suffer from having large gums and apparent small teeth. This limits them in […]
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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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Children’s Orthodontics – What You Need to Know
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Mar
Mar
Children’s Orthodontics – What You Need to Know When you have a child, it is important to keep track of their oral health over time. Starting out young is key for early prevention of potential harm they can experience in the future. One significant example of this is seen in children’s orthodontics. At a young […]
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Cleft Palate Rehabilitation Explained
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Mar
Mar
Cleft Palate Rehabilitation Explained Everyone wants their child to go through life with the least amount of problems possible; however, for parents who have a child born with a cleft palate, it can seem like the road ahead is bound to be very difficult. While specialists such as oral and plastic surgeons are necessary to […]
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Benefits of Invisalign Braces
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Feb
Feb
Benefits of Invisalign Braces In a world where a brighter, straighter smile has become almost expected, more people are looking for ways to realign their teeth. Many individuals are turning to Invisalign braces, trying to determine whether this newer method is better than traditional metal braces. If you’re considering Invisalign braces, we’ve put together a […]
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Sleep Apnea Linked To Depression
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Feb
Feb
Sleep Apnea Linked To Depression If you suffer from sleep apnea, then you’ve probably heard complaints from your bed partner about the noises your make during the night! However, science is discovering that the dangers of sleep apnea go much farther than simply providing an annoyance to your spouse. Research is now revealing that sleep […]
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What To Know About Invisalign Treatment
04
Feb
Feb
What To Know About Invisalign Treatment When it comes to boosting confidence levels, most people agree that having a straighter smile would help; however, fixing misaligned teeth can seem like a far-out dream. Few adults feel up to sporting traditional metal braces, making it seem that they have no options to straighten their misaligned teeth. […]
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Jan
Jan
Facts About Temporary Anchorage Devices TAD is an abbreviate for temporary anchorage devices. In the simplest explanation, TADs are mini-implants in the mouth. The function they serve is to hold the teeth in a certain place. Orthodontists frequently use temporary anchorage devices to align and support the teeth of the patient during treatment. Here are […]
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Jan
Jan
Value of Early Orthodontic Treatment There was a time when most parents didn’t begin to think about the value of early orthodontic treatment for their children. In the past, the trend for orthodontic treatment was to wait until most or all of a child’s permanent teeth had come in. However, most orthodontic problems are much […]