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Specialists Real World Concerns with DIY Orthodontics

2020-01-07T20:34:09+00:00

DIY aligner treatments have become more commonplace with the improvements in technology in the dental profession. Venture capital money is backing technology companies and the public is seeing many advertisements about direct to consumer or, Do-It-Yourself, aligner treatment. News outlets carried a story about a computer design student that used his school’s 3D printer to [...]

Specialists Real World Concerns with DIY Orthodontics2020-01-07T20:34:09+00:00

Reminders for Taking Care of Braces this Holiday Season

2019-12-17T17:21:36+00:00

Wearing braces doesn’t have to mean less enjoyment during the holiday season. If you or your child is new to braces, there will be some adjustment, but after that, everything will settle down, and braces will just be part of the festivities, like a guest! And, everyone knows guests deserve special treatment. It’s important to [...]

Reminders for Taking Care of Braces this Holiday Season2019-12-17T17:21:36+00:00

A Life-Changing Holiday Gift Idea – Orthodontic Treatment

2019-11-26T19:49:16+00:00

Orthodontic treatment is a special experience. Having treatment can simply be life-changing. Sometimes a person’s lack of self confidence is their smile. People always see your face first, after all. And a great smile can take you places. But we are acutely aware that some people can’t or won’t smile because they are unhappy with [...]

A Life-Changing Holiday Gift Idea – Orthodontic Treatment2019-11-26T19:49:16+00:00

How to Prepare for Orthodontic Treatment

2019-09-26T16:40:33+00:00

When children are about to visit the orthodontist for an evaluation, or about to get fitted with braces, they often have a lot of questions and, sometimes, concerns. At Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan, our board certified doctors do their best to talk to our patients and parents and we certainly invite their [...]

How to Prepare for Orthodontic Treatment2019-09-26T16:40:33+00:00

Why Your Family Should Have an Orthodontist Within Their Medical Team

2019-07-30T14:30:07+00:00

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends an orthodontic evaluation no later than age 7. “It makes us part of your child’s healthy development, just like your pediatrician,” Dr. AJ said. “There are many moving parts to healthy children’s oral development: tooth eruption and maintenance of baby teeth, jaw and facial growth, development and symmetry, timing [...]

Why Your Family Should Have an Orthodontist Within Their Medical Team2019-07-30T14:30:07+00:00

Don’t Lose Your Retainer This Summer! Tips From Your Orthodontist

2019-07-19T15:44:44+00:00

Kids hate being nagged about anything, but in this case, a reminder (or ten) can work to make sure your child takes care of his/her retainer. Lost retainers are expensive to replace and the risk of tooth shifting escalates when patients go without retainers (especially immediately after getting the braces removed). Our Tips: Discuss retainer [...]

Don’t Lose Your Retainer This Summer! Tips From Your Orthodontist2019-07-19T15:44:44+00:00

Are Regular Dental Checkups Necessary During Orthodontic Treatment?

2019-07-09T15:50:24+00:00

We have found over the years that some of our patients do not see the dentist regularly when they are undergoing orthodontic treatment. The main reason being that the patient or parent felt that they were seeing a dentist monthly for orthodontic adjustments. However, the orthodontist is not equipped to clean the teeth or diagnose [...]

Are Regular Dental Checkups Necessary During Orthodontic Treatment?2019-07-09T15:50:24+00:00

Invisalign with Mandibular Advancement – Invisible Correction for Overbites

2019-05-07T19:16:07+00:00

Growing teenage patients who might be too conscious about having braces can now benefit from Invisalign with mandibular advancement. A lot of teens have overbites, or class II malocclusions. About 45% of the annual 9 million cases are class II malocclusions, according to Align Technology, and sadly, a lot of teens leave it alone rather [...]

Invisalign with Mandibular Advancement – Invisible Correction for Overbites2019-05-07T19:16:07+00:00

The AAO recommends Orthodontic Evaluations by age 7… and we offer them for FREE

2019-04-11T18:24:49+00:00

The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends children have their first orthodontic evaluation by age 7. This allows orthodontists to assess growth and development, and to perform early interceptive orthodontics, when necessary. Catching problems as they develop and before they mushroom into bigger problems is critical. You might think nothing’s wrong, or feel like waiting [...]

The AAO recommends Orthodontic Evaluations by age 7… and we offer them for FREE2019-04-11T18:24:49+00:00

Tooth Eruption and Orthodontics

2019-02-22T19:12:31+00:00

Actually, this is a conversation that can go both ways when parents ask us about tooth eruption in our office. Some parents are shocked that children still have teeth to lose after age 10 while some also think their children have lost too many at this point! Parents are always proud and curious when their [...]

Tooth Eruption and Orthodontics2019-02-22T19:12:31+00:00
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