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Does your child or teenager need orthodontic treatment, but they are dreading the prospect of wearing traditional metal braces? Invisalign is a more discreet option for straightening teeth that has grown in popularity among both teenagers and adults in recent years. Invisalign is generally safe for older children and teens, but there are a few […]

Most people have probably bitten the insides of their cheeks accidentally while eating or from an injury. The occasional bite to the inside of your cheek is usually nothing to worry about unless you bite down very hard. But if you find yourself biting the insides of your cheeks frequently, this could be the sign

Wearing an extra-oral appliance, such as night gear, is something that can prove to be a challenge for some patients, as the orthodontic aid is worn, besides braces, on the outside on the head. However, you may have options to headgear or night gear if you do not want to use this type of aid

Coming to our office for an assessment for braces may require x-rays, photos, and other important assessments first before you get your braces. This is to help ensure that we can do the treatment plan accordingly and accurately to mitigate your symptoms. In usual cases, it takes about 18 to 24 months for the treatment

Malocclusion is the deviation of teeth from their natural alignment or path. Our teeth are aligned in an arch form on our upper and lower jawbones. But due to the reasons stated below, some of the teeth deviate from this alignment and either start to overlap other teeth or become too spaced out. This crookedness

If we determine that your teen needs to have his or her teeth straightened, they may not feel too comfortable about wearing braces on their teeth. If that is the case, we can always recommend Invisalign therapy. What Is Invisalign? Invisalign is a straightening treatment that uses plastic, almost invisible, aligners to straighten the teeth.

If you want that beautiful and straight smile, then placing braces is an essential step in the right direction. You may be worried about damage to your teeth, but rest assured that the process is safe as long as you adhere to actions that promote good oral hygiene. Preventative Actions The process of placing braces

Orthodontic care proves to be a challenge, especially when we are working with teeth that have not yet erupted. However, we can still achieve the goals of a straighter smile by keeping the spaces open for the teeth to come in. How We Straighten Teeth that Are Still Developing To keep spaces open for the

To know when you should have your braces adjusted, you need to understand how they work. Braces are designed to place force on the teeth, and slowly move the teeth through the gum tissue. Traditional styled braces use a system of wires that are connected to hardware, known as brackets. These brackets are cemented on