Baby teeth can be problematic, but gaps and crooked little teeth can look adorable, and parents don’t think much of them because they’re just going to fall out. Unfortunately, this mindset is what often leads to longer, more extensive treatment once the adult teeth do come in at ages 11 to 12. In this case, [...]
Pretty much everyone sees the allure of beautifully straight teeth and a healthy bite. While we are fortunate to have excellent technology and knowledge of how to use it to straighten teeth today, have you ever wondered why so many people have crooked teeth or bite problems? Straight teeth look great and they are also [...]
It’s that time of year when you want your child’s smile to be the best and brightest! Celebrations for holidays and birthdays and baby’s and children’s milestones are all good times for picture taking! These days, we can’t get enough picture taking and posting with selfie sticks and camera phones with us all the time. [...]
Many people ask us questions about retainers. Heck, many of our patients that have gone through treatment still do not seem to remember exactly why we recommended a retainer in the first place or how to properly care for it. Simply put, the retainer portion of orthodontic treatment is one of the most important steps [...]