
Retainers After Braces: Use and Maintenance Tips
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

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

Invisalign clear plastic aligners have some significant advantages over traditional metal braces. For one, they are nearly invisible when worn. Secondly, they are also removable,
For almost 30 years, orthodontists have been prescribing Invisalign clear plastic aligners to treat a variety of teeth problems, including tooth gaps and misalignments. However,
Orthodontic treatments, including Invisalign aligners, use pressure to gradually move one or more teeth into a new position. This tooth movement can lead to some
For most people, an important reason to get braces is to make a change in their appearance: at the very least, to change their smiles