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…
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…
Let’s countdown the top three benefits of teeth straightening. #3 is Appearance Teeth straightening gives an aesthetically pleasing result to the owner of the smile and to others. People confident in their smile are confident in their lives. They achieve more professionally and pursue their goals. Smiling projects a positive vibe and helps make friends….
The multiple choice test is here. What is orthodontics? How will you score? Question: What is Orthodontics? Answer A) A Word If it sounds Greek to you, you are on the right track. In Greek, “Orthos” means straight or proper. “Dontos” means teeth. The Greek root of the word orthodontics provides us a great clue….
An orthodontist provides a unique kind of therapy to improve your self esteem. Though teeth clearly serve a functional role in our lives, an orthodontist never ignores their aesthetic role. Addressing both the functional and aesthetic roles of teeth achieves the best patient outcome. Improving the smile is an external change with dramatic internal consequences….