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  Orthodontists use x-rays to check below the surface to look for extra teeth, missing teeth, impacted teeth or teeth coming into the wrong positions. Speaking of extra teeth, did you know snails have over 14,000? A full set of adult human teeth has only 32. Why is looking below the surface so important? Well, some things […]

Orthodontic problems rarely fix themselves. That’s why the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that all children be screened by an orthodontist at age 7 By age 7, your child has enough permanent teeth that an orthodontist can spot a problem before it becomes … well, a bigger problem. Some issues may be obvious – misaligned teeth, an“overbite,”

Much like with laundry, orthodontic health can be more manageable if you get ahead of it. You wouldn’t skip a well-check at the pediatrician, and you shouldn’t skip an early trip to the orthodontist either. A visit to our office by age 7 will help keep your child’s oral health in check. And it may help

In short, yes. While thumb sucking or pacifier use is one of an infant’s natural reflexes, prolonged sucking can exert force on the teeth and jaws.  If your child sucks a thumb, finger, pacifier, or lips, their teeth or jaw growth may be affected (some bone changes can actually occur as early as 18 months).

Can orthodontic treatment help sleep apnea? In short, yes. Orthodontics can help manage obstructive sleep apnea in adults and children in some cases. Obstructive sleep apnea causes and symptoms   Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common form of sleep apnea, and it occurs when the airway becomes blocked due to relaxation of throat muscles

Straight teeth provide more than a great smile.   Teeth are like gears on a wheel. They are made to fit together in a certain way to do a certain job. If they don’t fit together, they can’t do their job, and this may lead to a variety of oral health problems. For starters, straight

Wondering when it’s the right time to take your child to the orthodontist? Here are three reasons you should get an orthodontist appointment for your kiddo scheduled now. #1: You may notice something appears off but there are also some things the untrained eye won’t see. Parents are often the first to recognize that something

First and foremost, we are open because we feel it is safe for you to come in because of the many efforts we are taking to sanitize our practices. Here are a few important things your orthodontist wants you to know during this time: 1. Your oral health is representative of your overall health. Now

Parents no longer take the back seat while their kids reap the benefits of orthodontic treatment. With one-in-three orthodontic patients over the age of 18, the number of adults seeing an orthodontist is at an all-time high. Experts believe this upward trend is likely here to stay – why?   It works. Orthodontic treatment is just as

Overbite or Buck Teeth: Everything You Need to Know About its Causes, Risks, & Treatment   Our Team of Doctors Overbite teeth, is a common dental problem that many people experience. While it can be commonly viewed as a small physical flaw, ignoring it can lead to serious health concerns. So, in this article, we