Tips & information about good oral hygiene in kids & adults
A Mouthful of Interesting Facts About Teeth
Teeth are such a great part of the body! Usually, we write our blog posts about caring for teeth, bite problems, orthodontic treatments, living with braces, and similar topics. Just to change things up a little, this time we thought we'd celebrate these wee white wonders by sharing some interesting [...]
Dispelling a Few Common Myths About Adult Orthodontic Treatment
Braces and orthodontic care in general are most often associated with teenagers. It's true that teens as an age group make up the biggest number of orthodontic patients, but they're certainly not the only demographic receiving treatment. Younger kids can benefit from orthodontic care, and so too can adults. But [...]
Frequently Asked Questions About Crooked Teeth and Protruding Teeth
We often get consulted about crooked teeth or protruding teeth by parents whose children have them, and also often by adults who have them. Teeth that point in the wrong direction are one of the common types of bite problems that orthodontists treat. If you're concerned about crooked teeth or [...]
Frequently Asked Questions About Open Bites
Open bites are just one of a number of bite alignment problems that orthodontists treat. If there's a space between your (or your child's) upper and lower teeth (usually the front teeth) when the mouth is closed, it's a good idea to consult an orthodontist about the issue, which is [...]
Frequently Asked Questions About Deep Bites
A deep bite is one of many types of bite problems that orthodontists treat. This is the name for a severe form of one of the most common malocclusions (misalignment of the teeth when the jaws are closed): an overbite. You've probably heard of overbites, but this severe form is [...]
Frequently Asked Questions About a Gap Between Teeth
If you're concerned about a gap between teeth in your own mouth or your child's, don't worry; it's generally a simple problem to fix. This condition, also known as diastema, is one of a number of bite and tooth alignment problems that orthodontists treat. It's always best to be proactive [...]
Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Crowding
There are a number of bite problems that orthodontists treat. One of the more common is known as dental crowding, also referred to as overcrowding, tooth crowding, or crowded teeth. If you or your child have signs of overcrowded teeth, consult an orthodontist as soon as you can. This is [...]
Frequently Asked Questions About Crossbites
Orthodontists treat a number of malocclusions, or problems with the way a person's teeth align when the jaws are closed. Crossbites are one example, and they're fairly common. If you suspect your child has this dental condition, or you've recently been given the diagnosis, below is some introductory information about [...]
Why Summer Is a Great Time to Get Braces for Your Child
We'd just like to take this opportunity to remind everyone why summer is a great time to get braces for your child! If your son or daughter has one of the many types of bite problems that orthodontists treat, it's often a good idea to use their summer break to [...]
Frequently Asked Questions About Underbites
Orthodontists treat a variety of bite problems. One such problem is an underbite, also known in more scientific lingo as a Class III malocclusion or a prognathism. Underbites aren't as common or well-known as their counterpart—overbites—but like any jaw and tooth alignment problem, they need to be taken seriously. Here's [...]