When a baby finds his thumb or uses a pacifier for self-soothing, it is often a relief for the parents. However, when does this heartwarming habit become a risk to their dental health? More specifically, when does thumb sucking or pacifier use disrupt a child’s bite and set them up for orthodontic treatment? Age and Technique […]
You’ve been told you or your child needs braces. Braces often involves a notable sacrifice in time and savings. Therefore, it is common to question, “are braces really necessary?” This leads many patients to seek a second opinion when it comes to undergoing orthodontic treatment. This is especially true if the misalignment involves more of the […]
Orthodontics is an excellent solution for getting your teeth to move into proper position. However, once your braces come off, your teeth are not guaranteed to stay in place forever. While some minor teeth shifting is normal and expected, you’ll need to wear your retainer and pay attention to certain habits if you want to […]
If you have ever been considered for orthodontics, you have probably heard the term “malocclusion”. In fact, malocclusion is likely the primary reason you are even having a discussion about braces. But what is malocclusion exactly? And how does it apply to your specific smile? Malocclusion essentially means that you have misaligned teeth. While many are […]
You desperately want and even need orthodontic treatment, but you can’t seem to bring yourself to spend years in braces. Whether it is your stage of life, your pride or your career, it’s understandable to desire faster results from your orthodontics. Fortunately, modern dentistry has offered a solution. Propel is a state-of-the-art technology that ranks high on […]
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