2 cups of Starbucks in exchange for a beautiful smile A beautiful and radiant smile is one thing many people desire. In addition to the esthetic benefits of a perfect smile, straight teeth allow for better oral hygiene, healthier gums and supporting structures, more harmonious jaw functions, and better overall health. Many people however assume […]
How to choose the right Orthodontist
How to choose the right Orthodontist Selecting the right orthodontist can be difficult because patients don’t always know what to look for or who to trust. Certain factors need to be considered to help facilitate this task, the first one being the doctor himself. Is he/she a true orthodontist or a regular dentist performing orthodontic […]
Retainers and Orthodontic treatment
Retainers and Orthodontic treatment Retainers are appliances that are used following orthodontic treatment to maintain the final position of the teeth and prevent them from moving. They play an integral part in the overall orthodontic care and are an absolute necessity for all patients at the end of treatment. Retainers come in various shapes and […]
How to handle orthodontic emergencies
How to handle orthodontic emergencies Orthodontic “emergencies” are an unfortunate part of any orthodontic treatment. Even with the best orthodontist and the highest quality braces one is bound to have one or more emergency trips to the orthodontic office during treatment. Even though I am using the word emergency, complications with orthodontic treatment are rarely […]
Year End Dental Insurance Benefits
Year End Dental Insurance Benefits As we head into the month of October, many things are uppermost in our minds: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, insurance benefits, flexible spending plans… OK, maybe insurance benefits and flexible spending plans are not on the list, but they should be. We all work hard for our money, and these […]
Treatment options for the relapse of crowding
Treatment options for the relapse of crowding Orthodontic treatment offers life changing benefits. By creating a proper bite it ensures that the teeth, gums, and jaw joints all work in harmony to maintain proper oral health. However, keeping that everlasting beautiful smile can be a little tricky. Teeth do not want to be straight and […]
2 cups of Starbucks in exchange for a beautiful smile
2 cups of Starbucks in exchange for a beautiful smile A beautiful and radiant smile is one thing many people desire. In addition to the esthetic benefits of a perfect smile, straight teeth allow for better oral hygiene, healthier gums and supporting structures, more harmonious jaw functions, and better overall health. Many people however assume […]
Can I speed up my orthodontic treatment?
Can I speed up my orthodontic treatment? Moving teeth is a delicate, tricky, and slow process because it involves living cells and tissues. Three factors are involved during orthodontic tooth movement: the force applied on the tooth, the duration of that force, and the healing period that follows. Let’s talk about each of these factors […]
Do wisdom teeth cause crowding as they erupt?
Do wisdom teeth cause crowding as they erupt? Third molars or “wisdom teeth” as they are commonly known are the last set of molars that erupt in late teenage years. For the majority of the population wisdom teeth do not have enough room to erupt and often remain “impacted” or stuck under the gums. There […]
“Self-ligating braces”: What are they and when are they needed
“Self-ligating braces”: What are they and when are they needed The field of orthodontics is constantly evolving and great technological advances have been made in the last few decades. One of these breakthroughs has been “self-ligating braces”. Also known as “friction-free braces” these appliances allow the orthodontist to treat cases faster, with less discomfort, and […]