Knowing how to choose an orthodontist for you and your family is important to maintain straight, healthy smiles. But how do you select one out of the many that are available? It can seem like a daunting task. It may even seem easy. The truth, however, is that only by...
Seeing the dentist is an integral part of your child's oral healthcare routine, but did you know that it's also important for them to see an orthodontist as well? Answering the question of "When should a child see an orthodontist?" isn't generally on many parents'...
Orthodontic problems like open bite can happen if you have a tongue thrust. This condition can affect anyone of any age but children are more likely as tongue thrust begins in childhood. In this post, we’ll take you through why correcting tongue thrust is important....
When people use a medical expert for treatment, they come across new languages and titles. One of the most sought-after and difficult to achieve is Board Certification in Orthodontics. In this post, we’ll explore what being board-certified means, and why it matters so...
Diastema is a gap or space between teeth. These gaps can form anywhere in the mouth, but are sometimes noticeable around the upper front two teeth and disappear once permanent teeth grow in children's mouths. Gap teeth or ‘diastema’ is a common cosmetic dental issue....
Pre-existing dental work need not affect the application of braces. You may think having fillings, drowns or even root canals will prevent orthodontic treatment. They will not affect braces but the treatment will need to take into account what is in your mouth. In...
Braces mean a mouth full of devices. Wires, brackets, even plastic aligners will be in your mouth for months maybe years. You may have missing teeth and are not confident that orthodontic treatment is suitable. It is suitable and, in this post, we’ll show you in a...
How long does Invisalign take? You may have reservations about treatment. The years with braces may seem too much. Well, there is hope. Invisalign treatment has an easy-to-follow lifestyle. Here we delve into the Invisalign time scale and what to expect. Let's find...
Invisalign Teen is here. Teens have a fun lifestyle full of what they love. They also have emotions and things like crooked teeth may have their peers poke fun at them. And anyone with a teen will know, that just won't do. Invisalign aligners are an easy use...