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Drawing Impacted Teeth Out of the Gums Could Help Normalize a Smile
posted: May 15, 2021.

We instinctively know when a smile looks normal—and when it doesn't. It could be that something simply looks out of place like crooked teeth. But we might also notice Read more
Some Bite Problems May Require the Help of Other Tools in Conjunction With Braces
posted: Dec. 06, 2020.

If you're into social media, you might have run across the idea that there's nothing to straightening your teeth. According to some SM influencers, you can even do it Read more
Keep Your New Straightened Smile Straight With an Orthodontic Retainer
posted: Nov. 16, 2020.

You can't correct a poor bite with braces or clear aligners overnight: Even the most cut-and-dried case can still require a few years to move teeth where they should Read more
You Can Have a Straighter Smile - Just Like the Queen of England
posted: Nov. 06, 2020.

The monarchs of the world experience the same health issues as their subjects—but they often tend to be hush-hush about it. Recently, though, the normally reticent Queen Elizabeth II Read more
Lady Gaga Wasn't "Born This Way?"
posted: Jul. 09, 2020.

Sometimes, looking at old pictures can really bring memories back to life. Just ask Stefani Germanotta—the pop diva better known as Lady Gaga. In one scene from the recent Read more
Dakota Johnson and Her Missing Tooth Gap Sparks Online Debate
posted: May 30, 2020.

Celebrities’ controversial actions and opinions frequently spark fiery debates on social media. But actress Dakota Johnson lit a match to online platforms in a seemingly innocent way—through orthodontics. This summer Read more
Why
posted: Aug. 24, 2019.

Mayim Bialik has spent a good part of her life in front of TV cameras: first as the child star of the hit comedy series Blossom, and more recently Read more
Anchorage Tools Help Orthodontists Correct Complex Bite Problems
posted: Jul. 05, 2019.

While braces are often the stars for straightening smiles, they're not the only cast members in an orthodontic production. Orthodontists occasionally turn to other appliances if the bite problem Read more
Your Age Doesn't Have to Keep You from a Straighter Smile
posted: Apr. 06, 2019.

Bite problems are quite common—as many as 75% of adults may have some form of orthodontic issue. Unfortunately, there's also something else just as common: that many people believe Read more
3 Ways Orthodontic Techniques Could Prevent a Poor Bite
posted: Jan. 16, 2019.

While orthodontists can effectively correct most poor bites (malocclusions), some can be quite complex requiring much time and expense. But there's good news—we often don't have to wait on Read more
Orthodontists Anticipate Future Facial Growth When Treating Poor Bites
posted: Dec. 07, 2018.

Moving teeth to better positions through orthodontics not only improves dental function and health, it can vastly improve your appearance. But to achieve a result that continues to be Read more
4 Signs Your Child May Have a Poor Bite
posted: Oct. 18, 2018.

Although tooth decay is a major problem to watch for in your child’s teeth, it isn’t the only one. As their teeth transition from primary (“baby”) to permanent, you Read more
Be on the Alert for Gum Disease While Wearing Braces
posted: Jul. 30, 2018.

On your way to a more attractive smile, you’ll have to deal with some inconveniences while wearing braces like avoiding certain foods or habits or dealing with possible embarrassment Read more
3 Things You May Not Know About Orthodontics
posted: Feb. 17, 2018.

It’s a common sight to see someone wearing braces—and not just teens or pre-teens. In the last few decades, people in their adult years (even late in life) are Read more
Early Intervention can Correct Abnormal Upper Jaw and Palate Growth
posted: Mar. 03, 2016.

Poor bites, also known as “malocclusions,” can have a dramatic impact on mouth function and appearance. Moving teeth to better positions will solve most of these bite problems — Read more
Early Orthodontic Treatment Could Lessen Severity of Certain Bite Problems
posted: Oct. 12, 2015.

You’ve been concerned for some time about your child’s bite, so you’ve visited an orthodontist for an evaluation. Even though your child is quite young and still with primary Read more