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Bad habits
Does or child has a thumb sucking habit? Learn at what age is recommended to stop that bad habit and how your orthodontist can help.
Dental Braces:
Dental braces are the most common and probably the most effective treatment option for patients with malocclusion (improper bite) and may be well suited both for kids and adults. Teeth retainers are usually the next stage of orthodontic treatment with braces and have to be worn in order so secure the achieved results.
Invisalign:
If you're an adult professionals who spends most of the time communicating with clients or a performance artist who frequently appears in font of the audience, Invisalign may be your best alternative to traditional dental braces.
Other alternatives to dental braces:
If traditional dental braces are not acceptable due to aesthetic reasons and Invisalign is simply not suitable, lingual braces can be a great alternative, as they have the effectiveness of traditional braces with the discreteness of Invisalign.
Learn about orthodontics before you go to the doctor.
As with any subject, homework is the best help one can get when addressing any issue. Understanding basics of orthodotics can be a great help to anyone who considers an orthodontic treatment.
How knowing the differences between a dentist and orthodontist can benefit you?
Planning your visit to a dental professional is an important part of any treatment. Read more.
Learn about dental implants
If any of your teeth are missing, dental implants can be a permanent solution to the problem. Learn about the dental implants cost, types of implants and procedures.
Types of dental archwires - which one is right for you?
- Stainless steel dental archwire
- Cobalt chromium dental archwire
- Nickel titanium (NiTi) dental archwire
- Beta titanium dental archwire
The symptoms of a crossbite can be painful chewing and a painful jaw and teeth. It can also affect chewing in such a way that the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) or jaw joint is inflamed. This inflammation causes pain in the TMJ and sometimes headaches.
Learn about malocclusion. Or when it's time to call an Orthodontist?
Is your child an athlete? Some of the sports are not well suited for treatment with dental braces - see why.