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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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Treating Sleep Apnea with Orthodontics If you suffer from sleep apnea, you and anyone that sleeps in the same room as you may be feeling desperate for a treatment. Here at Orthodontists Associates of WNY, we are experienced in treating sleep apnea with orthodontics. Treating Sleep Apnea with Orthodontics | Signs of Sleep Apnea There […]
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How Braces Actually Work If you want to get your child’s smile fixed, you may be wondering how braces actually work. You may want to be able to do your research before you take your child to the orthodontist. Here is what you will want to know about braces. How Braces Actually Work | The […]
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Alternative Types of Braces If your smile is not what you want it to be, you may be searching for alternative types of braces. Our experienced orthodontists explain your options. If you need help deciding what is right for your smile, don’t hesitate to give us a call and get a free screening. Alternative Types […]
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Caring for Braces Braces can be a great thing. You know that in due time, you’ll have a beautiful smile and the confidence you have been looking for. Whether they are traditional metal braces or invisible ones, caring for braces is extremely important to keep things healthy as well as let them do their job. […]
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Bad Habits to Avoid with Braces If you have braces, you may have had your orthodontist give you a list of foods to avoid eating such as popcorn and sticky candy. In addition to those foods, you should be aware of the bad habits to avoid while having braces. Bad Habits to Avoid with Braces […]
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How Bites Should Fit Together When you are checking your child’s teeth for any issues, something you should tell an orthodontist about is how their bite lays. Here is what you should know about how bites should fit together. One of the first things I do with new patients is describe exactly how a bite […]