Braces have been traditionally associated with teenagers, but adults can also benefit from them. In fact, there has been a significant increase in the number of adults seeking orthodontic treatment in recent years, with many opting for the discreet option of clear aligners or ceramic braces. However, impact braces are also becoming a popular choice …
Soft drinks, even diet versions, along with energy, sports and fruit drinks, contain acids that can cause a lot of problems for patients under orthodontic care. The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) highly recommends that patients in orthodontic treatment avoid acidic drinks which have low pH levels. They even put together a handout titled “Soft …
While the majority of children at this age don’t need any orthodontic treatment, there’s a significant percentage that do need early interceptive treatment, for problems that include excess space, top teeth sticking out, upper teeth that are stuck behind the lower teeth, etc. Following is brief overview of what’s not normal in a 7-year-old that …
The best time to get braces varies from person to person, as it depends on the individual’s unique dental needs and stage of development. Dentists generally recommend getting braces during adolescence, when most of the permanent teeth have erupted but the jaw is still growing. This is typically around the ages of 10-14, but …
If you’re like most people, you’ve considered whitening your teeth. As a matter of fact, teeth whitening is the most requested cosmetic service today and according to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, its popularity continues to rise. Despite the fact that teeth aren’t actually meant to be bright white, nobody wants them to look …