Test your gum-ption with this trivia quiz! 1. Swallowed gum remains in your stomach for: A. 2 years B. 7 years C. 8 years D. None of the above 2. Forward-looking scientists believe a special type of gum may help prevent: A. Arthritis B. Cancer C. Broken bones D. Blindness 3. Research suggests that chewing [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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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What is orthodontics? Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of dental and facial irregularities. What is an orthodontist? An orthodontist is a specialist who has completed an advanced education program following dental school (usually three years), to learn the special skills required to manage tooth movement and [...]