When you first start to brush and floss daily, you might experience sore gums and tired jaw. It’s the daily repetition and consistency that will benefit your child over time. You will start to notice areas where floss might catch it between your child’s teeth and you may have to use a more gentle floss…
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“Doctor is it possible to move just this one tooth?” Orthodontic tooth movement occurs because of the unique periodontal ligament that surrounds teeth. Orthodontists learn biomedical principles and applied physics to move teeth in a safe healthy and esthetic way. Forces applied to ligaments that support our teeth allow tooth movement to occur. These forces…
Sucking habits are normal for new born babies and toddlers 2-3 years of age. Thumb and finger sucking offers these tots a level of comfort allowing them to self sooth, relax and sleep. Most children stop their non nutritive sucking habit at two and three years of age. If your child stops his habit before…
The internet has ushered in the Information Age. We all use google to understand medical and dental recommendations but the plethora of information has also opened the door for misinformation and confusing conflicting articles available in top searches for the consumer. One form of misinformation in the public domain is that someone who offers braces…
Pictures are a major currency in social media and a fantastic smile garners likes, hearts and shares. Damon braces, clear braces and Invisalign treatment can improve our social smile when under the care of an orthodontist. This is the specialist who understands the art of a smile as well as its health. Home Grown pediatric…
February 26, 2016
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Teeth move throughout our lifetime. Our hormones, bone levels and habits all effect the positions of our teeth. This is why pacifier, thumb habits, nail biting and swallowing habits impact your child’s bite and smile. As we age our teeth shift over time as our muscle and bone balances change. Most people will experience more…
October 6, 2015
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5-DIY-Survival-Hacks-for-Adult-Braces First let me say I have a love hate relationship with my adult braces. My name is Tammy and I have learned to live in braces. Yes, the first week is rough but it is WORTH it! After 8 months in treatment I have discovered some tips to share that will make your orthodontic…
The Experts Explain The Alternatives To Braces Orthodontists deserve a pat on the back for alternatives to braces. Alternatives to braces are jumping outside the brackets and outside the box. Braces provide a traditional method to achieve straight teeth. A patient receives brackets bonded to each tooth. The orthodontist tightens a metal wire inserted into…
Every orthodontist needs to be a good children’s orthodontist. A children’s orthodontist aligns teeth during the optimal age. The bones of an adult fuse and move in a less pliable manner. Consider these factors when searching for the best children’s orthodontist. Operating hours Does the orthodontist offer appointments before and after school? Children involved in…
The Right Time for an Emergency Orthodontist Visit Is an emergency orthodontist the lead character in your favorite medical show on DVR? The medical storylines of good television rarely portray an emergency orthodontist. Most medical emergencies that thicken the plot involve high speeds, violence, and a large quantity of blood. Good advice counsels us to…