Yes, you can enjoy Halloween with braces or clear aligners. The trick is choosing the right treats. Soft, melt-in-your-mouth candy is much easier on brackets […]
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Crowded Teeth and Gaps: How Orthodontists Treat Spacing Problems
Crowded teeth and gaps between teeth are two sides of the same issue: a mismatch between the size of the teeth and the space available […]
Back-to-School Braces Care Kit: What to Pack
A good braces care kit for school holds a travel toothbrush, a small tube of fluoride toothpaste, floss or floss threaders, orthodontic wax, and a […]
Adult Orthodontics With Crowns, Implants, or Gum Concerns
Yes, adult orthodontics is often possible even if you have crowns, bridges, implants, missing teeth, or a history of gum problems. The key is planning. […]
Starting Braces in Summer: A Treatment Timeline for Families
If you are thinking about whether to start braces in summer, it is often a smart choice for school-age kids. Summer break gives your child […]
Retainers After Braces: Types, Wear Time, and Care
Wearing retainers after braces is the single most important thing you can do to keep your new smile. Teeth can shift after treatment ends, and […]
What Are TADs? Temporary Anchorage Devices in Orthodontics
Temporary anchorage devices, or TADs, are tiny screws that an orthodontist places temporarily in the gum and bone to act as a fixed anchor point. […]
Crossbite, Open Bite, and Underbite: Common Bite Problems Explained
Most bite problems fall into a handful of patterns: a crossbite, where some upper teeth sit inside the lower teeth; an underbite, where the lower […]
Phase 1 Orthodontic Treatment: How Two-Phase Care Works for Kids
Phase 1 orthodontic treatment is early, targeted care for a child who still has some baby teeth, usually between about ages 7 and 10. Its […]
Orthodontist vs. Dentist: Who Should Straighten Your Teeth?
The short answer to the orthodontist vs dentist question: every orthodontist is a dentist, but only a small share of dentists are orthodontists. After dental […]