A broken bracket is probably the most common reason for an emergency trip to your orthodontist, but why do brackets break and fall off? Here are some common reasons why orthodontic brackets fall off and what you can do if this happens to you. What Causes an Orthodontic Appliance to Break? Brackets and other orthodontic [...]
The opportunity to straighten out those misaligned pearly whites is an opportunity that thousands take advantage of every year. Perfectly aligned teeth enhance one's smile and give people a sense of pride and confidence. However, with braces, solving one problem could very well lead to another, but it doesn't have to. Can Braces Cause Tooth [...]
Orthodontists use more than just braces to straighten your teeth and align your jaw. You may also need elastics or springs to ensure every tooth is in the right spot. If you’ve been told that you’ll need to wear elastics for braces, here's some information that can help clear up your questions. Who needs to wear [...]
Dental positioners are sometimes recommended after braces are removed. They work to finalize the tooth placement in a way that brackets and retainers cannot. They also help speed up the process of closing gaps between molars where metal bands were placed to hold archwires and encourage the ideal bite position between the upper and lower teeth. What is the Process for Getting a Dental Positioner? After your braces [...]
Individuals who have sleep apnea are often unaware that they have the condition since they do not hear the loud snoring, and gasping sounds they make throughout the night. Nor do they realize they stop breathing several times in the midst of all this. However, if you are a spouse or a parent of someone with sleep apnea, you know all [...]
Orthodontic care extends well beyond the appearance of your teeth, so it’s common that patients require a treatment plan to help them get an ideal bite. Below, we explore what an ideal bite should look like and why it’s important to get the proper orthodontic treatments to achieve it. Understanding Your Bite Some of the patients who [...]
We really doubt you’d think it was normal not to brush your teeth for several days, but many people, during their orthodontic journey, wouldn’t bat an eye at not cleaning their retainer for an extended period of time. We’re not sure where this unseemly trend started, but we’re here to tell you just how important [...]
For many people, it can be difficult to determine exactly when they or their children should visit an orthodontist, so we’ve outlined a few of the most important things to consider to help you better understand when to proceed with orthodontic treatment. However, it’s essential to keep in mind that everyone is different. So, no matter what answers [...]
If your child has been diagnosed with a cleft palate, you may be curious about what the process looks like for getting them the treatment they require to enhance their ability to eat and communicate. Below, we look at some of the basic information surrounding cleft palate treatment, diagnosis and orthodontic support, so you can get a [...]
Dependent on your orthodontic wants and needs, you may wish to explore the differences between traditional and ceramic braces to determine which one will suit you best. Ceramic braces are a much less visible alternative than traditional metal braces, but it’s important to consider some of the nuances between the two. Who Can Wear Ceramic Braces? [...]
