Open Bite: What it is, and How to Treat It
An open bite is a form of tooth and jaw position misalignment that dentists and orthodontists call a malocclusion. Although an open bite can affect
An open bite is a form of tooth and jaw position misalignment that dentists and orthodontists call a malocclusion. Although an open bite can affect
Braces are a common orthodontic treatment for fixing jaw alignment in children. They gradually improve jaw alignment by applying pressure to both teeth and the
Malocclusion of teeth is how dentists and orthodontists refer to a misaligned bite. It is commonly known as a “bad bite.” Malocclusion is a potentially
Crooked baby teeth or “milk teeth” are common. Under most circumstances, baby teeth coming in crooked do not pose a serious problem for your child.
Teeth overcrowding can happen to your child when his or her jaw has not grown enough to provide room for all the teeth to have
Having gaps between teeth is a common occurrence in children. Medically speaking, a “gapped smile” is the result of a condition called diastema. In this
If your child has misaligned or “crooked” teeth, then know that this is a common childhood condition that orthodontic treatment can fix. This post discusses
Bite blocks are tools that, together with braces treatment, can help correct teeth alignment so your child can bite properly. In this article, we discuss
The same bands, brackets, and wires that enable braces to do their work create ample opportunities to trap bits of food among them. This makes