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 recent independent survey conducted on behalf of the American Association of Orthodontists. The survey findings [...]
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 styles of braces that can help children actually make a fashion statement as their smiles [...]
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 your skull. As you may imagine, these joints get quite a lot of use throughout [...]
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 is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a condition in which breathing stops periodically during sleep, [...]
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 conjunction with orthodontic treatment, will improve the overall appearance of the facial profile. Computerized treatment [...]
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 other methods of tooth replacement, the permanency can make implants a better value in the [...]
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 loss. Other orthodontic problems can contribute to abnormal wear of tooth surfaces, inefficient chewing function, [...]
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 has been proven effective. More than 70% of orthodontists in the US and Canada are [...]
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