Monthly Archives: May 2009
Orthodontists Put Their Money Where Their Mouths Are
Orthodontists Put Their Money Where Their Mouths Are Want to know what a healthy, beautiful smile can do for you? Look no further than your orthodontist – literally. Nearly 75 percent of orthodontists have had orthodontic treatment according to a … Continue reading
Does Your Child Need Braces?
Few of us are born with that perfect smile, but modern medicine can get pretty close. Three out of 4 children could benefit from orthodontic treatment. Forget your old ideas about orthodontics (“Tinsel Teeth, “”Metal Mouth”). Today there are many … Continue reading
TMJ/TMD
Temporomandibular Disorder Millions of Americans suffer from chronic facial and neck pain as well as recurrent headaches. In some cases this pain is due to Temporomandibular Disorder, or TMD. Your temporomandibular joints, or jaw joints, connect your lower jawbone to … Continue reading
Sleep Apnea
Are you drowsy during the day with no explanation? Do you snore loudly, or wake up breathless in the middle of the night? If so, you may be one of more than twelve million Americans affected by sleep apnea. What … Continue reading
Orthognathic Surgery
Corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery) treats and corrects abnormalities of the facial bones, specifically the jaws and the teeth. Often, these abnormalities cause difficulty associated with chewing, talking, sleeping and other routine activities. Orthognathic surgery corrects these problems and, in … Continue reading
Dental Implants – What You Need to Know
Individuals with missing teeth tend to choose dental implants over other procedures. Implants are not only similar in appearance and touch with natural teeth but they’re also able to retain jawbone structure. While the initial cost may be higher than … Continue reading
The Best Smile Maker Answers the Question…. Why Braces?
Your dentist may have discussed with you the benefits of having healthy teeth and proper jaw alignment. Crooked and crowded teeth are hard to clean and maintain. This can result in tooth decay, worsen gum disease and lead to tooth … Continue reading
Invisalign
What Is It? Invisalign uses a series of invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners that no one can tell you’re wearing. So you can smile more during treatment as well as after. Invisalign is made with 3-D computer imaging technology, and … Continue reading
Orthodontist Pampers People and Teeth
Dr. Michael A. Hess delivers excellent customer service!