Invisalign treatment has been quickly becoming one of the most used form of braces and for good reason! They offer a much nicer look and feel compared to traditional braces and not to mention, they’re much more convenient. However, Invisalign does offer a couple more limitations than traditional braces. One of these being age, or
Orthodontists are dentists that help align teeth and jaws, making sure these are positioned inside the mouth correctly. To become an orthodontist, one must complete ten or more years of higher education to be able to practice in their field. Orthodontists must stay up-to date with the latest technology and information in their field to
Braces are brackets that orthodontists place on people's teeth to help straighten them out and align the teeth in the correct position. While braces are thought of to help with appearance, they also have many health benefits to them. They can be an expensive medical treatment but can save money and time in the long
Braces are pretty resilient for the most part. However, there are other aspects to them that make them pretty fragile as well. Your orthodontist will always give you as much information as possible to protect you and your braces during the duration of the treatment. However, we’re all human and things happen that leave us
Traditional braces can be a bit of a handful when a patient first gets them put on. Of course, over time, patients gradually get used to their braces and don’t even give them a second thought. However, until that point, there are a few ways a patient can ease themselves into adjusting to braces. Taking
With the advancement of technology comes the advancement in treatments available for dental treatments. This means that when it comes to a deep bite, there are many orthodontic treatments along with restorative options available to patients with the issue of a deep bite. It’s usually a good idea to get a deep bite corrected, if
Braces help to move, pull, and straighten teeth but what braces can’t do so well is move the jaw. If you are suffering from an underbite, overbite, or just need to correct your bite in general, you may need elastics which are usually used in conjunction with braces. It may be hard to believe that
Jaw surgery isn’t something that you might hear of often. This is because most dental professionals are going to try everything else first before settling on surgery since it’s considered an invasive procedure. However, some circumstances call for jaw surgery in order for an issue to be corrected when nothing else is an option. It’s
Everyone loves a straight and pretty smile. However, outside of being aesthetically pleasing, a straight smile has many more benefits. Many of these benefits are linked to your overall oral health. As we age, things like crooked teeth can cause severe issues within the mouth. Some of these issues can even begin at an early
Wearing braces often takes up a good portion of our time. Often, braces take a minimum of two years or more. This can feel like forever since there are certain limitations with braces. Once we get them off or our children get that off, it’s a reason to celebrate. Not only is there a new,
