Have you ever embarked on a DIY home project? Maybe you wanted to take on something large, like installing an irrigation system, re-tiling around a bathtub, or even building a patio. If so, you know that your own experience and training—not to mention the tools you use—will play a significant role in the overall outcome. [...]
Orthodontic treatment isn’t just for kids and teens and our orthodontists love our adult patients for their uniqueness and interesting personalities. Many adults think and dream of orthodontic treatment but are indecisive about taking the plunge and starting treatment. Some adults have told us “kids come first, I’ll do it when they are done.” Other [...]
It’s not just adults asking for more cosmetic options for tooth straightening anymore. Teens and even some of our even younger patients are interested in the best “technology” to straighten their teeth. The two most popular options for straightening the teeth in a more “sneaky” way are Invisalign and ceramic/porcelain braces. Invisalign is a system [...]
The FDA recently issued a consumer update on braces, a nice Q&A addressing the concerns that come to mind when your dentist says you or your child needs braces. Orthodontics can be associated with some negative thoughts. For instance, many kids get scared that it might hurt or that they may get teased (though braces [...]
You are never too old to have great teeth or to create an amazing smile. Invisalign is the perfect solution for adults, as well as kids and teens, to achieve that goal. Straight teeth create a fantastic smile, but they also help with the overall health of your mouth by creating a healthy, even bite [...]
Brush your teeth at least twice a day! It is essential to keep up with your oral hygiene and care for your teeth even more than you did before your braces as the brackets can trap loads of food and plaque. Plaque left on the teeth puts you at risk of tooth decay. In the [...]
Do-It-Yourself (DIY) home projects may be a really good idea for certain people, but the recent internet hoopla over DIY orthodontics is very dangerous and may cause serious problems due to the lack of direct supervision over treatment. Although there is always a temptation to attempt to “get a deal” or save some money with [...]
Technological advances are always occurring in the field of dentistry and the specialty of orthodontics. In the past, patients with large overbites were treated with the dreaded headgear we always hear about. One tool that orthodontists use in today’s world is the Forsus appliance, manufactured by 3M (yes, the post it note people). The Forsus [...]
Many of our patients ask us about expanders. Often an orthodontist will recommend that your child get expanders if your child has misaligned teeth, significant crowding, or a crossbite. Each of these issues can present as a developmental anomaly that is severe enough that, if it isn’t treated early or on time, could lead to [...]
We are well known for providing some of the best pediatric dentistry and orthodontic care in southeast Michigan but it occasionally comes to our attention that many of our parents are unaware that our orthodontists love seeing adults too! If you are a parent of one of our patients or are just interested in adult [...]