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5 Signs Your Child May Be Developing a Poor Bite
posted: Nov. 08, 2021.
A Malocclusion—better known as a poor bite—can have far-ranging consequences that could follow a child into adulthood. Bite abnormalities make it more difficult to chew and digest food. And, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Removing a Tooth Could Help Correct This Particular Bite Problem
posted: Oct. 09, 2021.
Dentists extract millions of teeth each year, mostly because of disease. But sometimes a healthy tooth is removed to gain a more favorable, long-term dental health outcome. An example of Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Drawing Impacted Teeth Out of the Gums Could Help Normalize a Smile
posted: Jul. 11, 2021.
We instinctively know when a smile looks normal—and when it doesn't. It could be that something simply looks out of place like crooked teeth. But we might also notice Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
We May Be Able To Treat Some Bite Problems Early
posted: Feb. 20, 2021.
In any given year, 4 million tweens and teens are in the process of having their teeth straightened with braces or clear aligners. It's so common we tend to Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Practice Daily Hygiene to Avoid Gum Swelling While Wearing Braces
posted: May 14, 2020.
Straightening your smile doesn't happen overnight—it can involve months or even years of orthodontic treatment. And although the end result is well worth it, the long process can make Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
The Dangers of DIY Braces
posted: Apr. 24, 2020.
Let’s say you’ve always wanted to have straighter teeth, and you’re wondering if it’s time to seek help from a dentist or orthodontist. So you search online and find Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Too Old to Straighten Your Smile? Not If You're Like These A-List Celebrities
posted: Jan. 25, 2020.
If you're well past your teen years, you probably have several reasons for not straightening your crooked smile: the expense, the time and the embarrassment of being a 30-, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
You May Need Orthodontics Before Replacing a Missing Tooth
posted: Dec. 06, 2019.
Sometimes you need only a single solution to improve your smile: teeth whitening to brighten stained teeth; porcelain veneers or crowns to mask dental flaws; or a life-like dental Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
3 Reasons Why Correcting a Poor Bite Is Worthwhile at Any Age
posted: Oct. 27, 2019.
October is National Orthodontic Health Month, and the more than 18,000 members of the American Association of Orthodontists want you to know the importance of a good bite. Correcting Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
A Little Orthodontic Magic Could Help an Impacted Tooth Erupt
posted: Aug. 08, 2019.
Bite problems aren't limited to teeth simply out of position. The problem could be some teeth aren't there—visibly, that is. They still exist below the gums and bone, but Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How Shawn Mendes and Miley Cyrus Got Their Stellar Smiles
posted: Mar. 11, 2019.
The 2019 Grammy Awards was a star-studded night packed with memorable performances. One standout came from the young Canadian singer Shawn Mendes, who sang a powerful duet of his Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile
posted: Oct. 02, 2018.
In her decades-long career, renowned actress Kathy Bates has won Golden Globes, Emmys, and many other honors. Bates began acting in her twenties, but didn't achieve national recognition until Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How to Treat the Problem of Teeth that Never Developed
posted: Aug. 13, 2018.
About one-quarter of people have teeth that never developed. While most of these congenitally missing teeth are wisdom teeth, they can also include premolars or lateral incisors (the teeth Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Why
posted: Mar. 01, 2018.
Mayim Bialik has spent a good part of her life in front of TV cameras: first as the child star of the hit comedy series Blossom, and more recently Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Get Ahead of Bite Problems with Interceptive Orthodontics
posted: Feb. 14, 2018.
At any given time some 4 million teens and pre-teens are wearing braces or other orthodontic appliances to correct a malocclusion (poor bite). While most cases are straightforward, some Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
FAQ: Interceptive Orthodontics for Children
posted: Oct. 08, 2017.
Have you heard about interceptive orthodontics? This type of early intervention could benefit perhaps 10â??20% of children who need orthodontic treatment, making a positive impact on tooth and jaw Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures
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