What Percentage of People Need Braces to Straighten their Teeth?
In today’s world, having a nice smile is about more than dental hygiene. It’s about how people view you and how you view yourself. As dentistry and orthodontia continue to develop new tools and techniques to treat crooked...Continue reading
Front Teeth off Center?
Have you noticed that your front teeth are off center? You may have a midline discrepancy. A midline discrepancy may sound complicated, but it is simply when the front two teeth do not line up with the center...Continue reading
Kissing with Invisalign Braces
Thinking about getting Invisalign braces, you’re going to have a lot of questions for your orthodontist. One of those questions is likely to be can you kiss with Invisalign braces? Since most people are nervous when they’re dating...Continue reading
Invisalign Talking Tips
If you’ve recently started Invisalign, you may have already encountered some changes when speaking. Some patients experience a slight lisp when they first start Invisalign, which can be frustrating and awkward. You may be wondering how long it...Continue reading
Traditional Metal Braces vs. Clear Braces – Is There a Big Difference?
Many of us have not-so-fond memories of traditional braces from grade school. It’s hard to forget the noticeable, painful pieces of metal that were glued to the teeth of children across the country. Besides the pain and discomfort...Continue reading
Brace Yourself: There are Risks with Do-It-Yourself Home Teeth Straightening
A smile is worth protecting. It deserves quality oversight by an orthodontist who will make certain the process of creating your beautiful smile goes as planned. Your smile should be not only be brilliant but also healthy, allowing...Continue reading
The Benefits of Good Teeth in the Workplace
There are few people who haven’t had the benefits of having good teeth explained by a dentist, but how many of us are aware of the practical benefits? In addition to health benefits like fresher breath and reduced...Continue reading
Find Out Why Your Teeth Hurt
There are few people who haven’t had mysterious tooth pain at one point or another. Tooth pain, like any pain, usually indicates a problem. Your teeth shouldn’t hurt for no reason and figuring out why your teeth hurt...Continue reading
A Leader and Innovator
Dr. Mario Paz has been in the forefront in the field of orthodontics for over 25 years. He was selected to help develop and refine the Invisalign® brand of invisible braces. In fact, he was the first to...Continue reading
Why is Age 7 Considered an Optimal Time for Screening?
By the age of 7, the first adult molars erupt, establishing the back bite. During this time, an orthodontist can evaluate front-to-back and side-to-side tooth relationships. For example, the presence of erupting incisors can indicate possible overbite, open...Continue reading