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'...
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Tongue Thrust and Treatment
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....
Gap Teeth
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....
Braces with Missing Teeth (IS IT POSSIBLE?)
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...
What is Invisalign? [3 Easy Read Facts For Moms]
A beautiful smile is important, and good oral health is as essential. Your oral health affects more than your smile. Invisalign is great for straightening teeth. Less discomfort than traditional braces. And removable for meals and cleaning. In this post, we'll answer...
What’s Best for Brushing Your Teeth with Braces (EPIC FACTS)
Brushing your teeth with braces. Congratulations! With your new braces in place, you are on your way to a beautiful smile that will last a lifetime. But to keep your smile at its healthiest during the time you are undergoing orthodontic treatment, it is important to...
Overcome Your Fear of Having Braces in 2020 | EASY FACTS
Braces are a blessing in so many ways. Earlier on, if your teeth were set a particular way; that was it. Luckily for us, however, we have these wonderful inventions that can help straighten our smiles and thus enhance our quality of life. For some folks, however, the...
Curious of the Components of Braces? | INSTANT FACTS 2020
Curious of the components of braces? The field of orthodontics and oral medicine is exploding today. Developments with technology and imaging have made it possible for orthodontic providers to deliver the next generation in oral health care for patients starting as...
Can I Request to Get Braces off Early?
When you look at your teeth, it's obvious that there are problems that brushing and flossing aren't going to fix. Your issues don't have to do with oral hygiene or the health of your teeth. Orthodontic concerns are at the root of your problem. Braces are the ideal way...