We’re asked the question “When do I get my braces off?”. It’s a question that is even asked well into treatment. The short answer is that orthodontic treatment times vary depending on each individual case. Although the average length of time orthodontic treatments take has decreased as a result of new innovations and materials, most …
It may come as a surprise to you, but early pediatric orthodontics can help prevent snoring as an adult. As a matter of fact, waiting until you are an adult can result in orthodontic surgeries, including jaw surgery. The fact is that the best time to perform orthodontic treatment is as the child is growing. …
The answer to the question “Does orthodontics help with snoring?” is YES. There’s a significant void between orthodontic treatment and what people actually know and this is one of them. We treat a lot of adult patients in our office and have found that most of the orthodontic problems they’re having could have been avoided …
If you regularly wake up in the morning with a sore jaw, dull headache, tooth or jaw soreness, you could be suffering from a condition called bruxism (teeth grinding), Most people that grind their teeth don’t even realize that it’s happening. Approximately 1 in 3 people suffer from teeth grinding and about 10% of those …
Although braces and other facets of orthodontic health are frequently associated with children and teenagers, adults can also benefit from treatment. We’ve had patients in their 70’s come to us for help. It’s all about quality of life. Following are some of the most common problems in adult orthodontics health. Deep Bite A deep bite …
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 …
