How Orthodontics Can Help Treat Sleep Apnea
Orthodontics typically focuses on diagnosing and treating “bad bites” and the way your teeth fit together. However, orthodontists may be the first medical professionals to recognize the signs and symptoms of a potentially serious sleep disorder in patients...Continue reading
Everything You Need to Know About Retainers
When it comes to maintaining a beautiful, new smile after orthodontic treatment, retainers play a crucial role. Many patients will be given a retainer after their braces treatment to ensure that the progress made on their smile is...Continue reading
Effective Orthodontic treatments for jaw alignment issues
Jaw alignment is a critical aspect of oral health that can significantly impact one’s overall well-being. That’s why orthodontia is important in addition to routine dental cleanings. Without effective orthodontic treatments, you may experience discomfort, pain or gum...Continue reading
The best cold foods and snacks for braces wearers
Getting braces can be a significant adjustment particularly when it comes to eating. Increased sensitivity and the potential for things getting stuck in your braces can make chewing food uncomfortable or challenging. In addition, there is a laundry...Continue reading
A day in the life of an Orthodontist
To experience a day in the life of an orthodontist begins long before the first patient walks through the door. In order to earn the title of orthodontist you have to go through years of hard work and...Continue reading
The potential dangers of delaying dental braces
When it comes to orthodontic treatment, timing is everything. It’s common to get braces during childhood or adolescence, when you have a mix of adult and child teeth. This is because that stage of dental development gives orthodontists...Continue reading
Class III Malocclusion
For many of us, “malocclusion” is just one of the medical terms we hear from our dentists and orthodontists. But few of us know exactly what it means. Malocclusions refer to imperfect positioning of the teeth and come...Continue reading
How to ensure fresh breath when using Invisalign®
It’s no secret that having fresh breath is essential in order to feel comfortable when it comes to your social interactions. This remains true for Invisalign patients as well. Maintaining fresh breath with Invisalign can be a struggle,...Continue reading
Class II Malocclusion correction with braces
What is a Class II Malocclusion? Commonly referred to as an overbite, this occurs when the upper jaw and teeth protrude significantly further than the lower jaw and teeth. Such misalignment, characterized by what orthodontists call an “excess...Continue reading
Class 1 Malocclusion definition and details
One term you may hear repeated in the world of orthodontia is “malocclusion.” Simply put, a malocclusion is a misalignment of the teeth. Malocclusions are divided into three classes with Class 1 being the most typical. But what...Continue reading