What Are Bite Blocks for Braces and Does Your Child Need Them?
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
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
Although many people are familiar with traditional braces, many types are available to help children with orthodontic issues. In this post, we’ll break down one
When your child’s jaws are in the correct position, the top teeth will slightly overlap the bottom teeth. These overlapping teeth allow for the most
One step in orthodontic treatments is to wear a retainer, a custom-made device worn in the mouth. Unfortunately, parents often struggle to enforce this step
Is your child experiencing any of the following? If so, your child may have a dental condition known as crossbite. Fortunately, this condition is treatable.
If you ask three orthodontists how much braces cost, one might give you a range from $2,500 to $7,000, another between $5,000 and $6,000, and
In normal jaw alignment, the upper front teeth slightly overlap the lower front teeth by 2 to 4 millimeters (about 5/32 of an inch). This
Overbites and underbites are two common forms of what dentists and orthodontists call “malocclusions,” a condition that occurs when your upper or bottom teeth are