Grandmom Has Braces!

December 24th, 2011

Yes it is true, more and more adults are having their teeth aligned with braces as well as clear aligners. There are several reasons why braces for adults are becoming more popular.

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Is It Time To Rethink Braces For Your Teen?

October 31st, 2011

Most teenagers realize that their smile can be improved greatly through Orthodontics and up until the past 4-5 years have had only one choice….fixed braces and wires.

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A Healthy and Beautiful Smile At Any Age with Modern Orthodontics

September 30th, 2011

Orthodontic treatment has been mostly associated with children and teenagers, but thanks to new technologies and innovations, a healthily, beautiful smile is attainable at any age.

In our practices, we currently have patients in Orthodontic treatment as young as 6 years of age and the oldest patient is 81.  I know if you are reading this, you are thinking why would we treat a patient as young as 6 since they do not have all their adult teeth and on the other hand, why would someone 81 years old want braces? Read the rest of this entry »

Snoring and Teeth Grinding in Children: Could Be A Sign of Sleep Disordered Breathing

August 12th, 2011

Sleep disordered breathing (SDB) is a common and growing problem affecting the health of children.  Studies show close to 20% of all children snore and grind their teeth at night.  Of the group that do snore, about 20 % of those children will have more severe forms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea ( OSA) .

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Techno-Braces, Space-Age Wires and Robots

July 7th, 2011

“You are not fully dressed until you wear a smile.”

 ~ Evan Esar

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What On Earth Is An Orthodontist and Why Are They Needed, Anyway?

May 28th, 2011

Phlebotomist, Agronomist, Chemist, Orthodontist – there so many words that end in “-ist!” and yet only one defines a person whose chief duty is to give you a straighter, more beautiful smile, which you can exhibit as much as you please. As there are many specialists in the medical field (cardiologists, dermatologists, gastroenterologists, ophthalmologists and neurosurgeons, just to name a few), there are also many specialists in the field of dentistry.

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The Truth About Invisalign

April 21st, 2011

As a board certified Orthodontist in practice for 25 years, I have seen tremendous changes in the design, shape, size and color of traditional braces. The braces of today are very different from the mid 1980’s when I was in my Orthodontic Residency Program. Fortunately for patients today, braces are smaller, more esthetic (especially in the case of clear ceramic braces) and often work more efficiently to help the Orthodontist achieve a beautiful, healthy smile in less time.

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How Can Therapeutic Botox Help TMJ and Headaches?

March 15th, 2011

Did you know Botox® can improve more than just your looks?

You probably know Botox® for its cosmetic use to temporarily fade wrinkles and make your face look younger.  What you may not be aware of its use in the treatment of temporomandibular joint dysfunction ( TMJ) and other facial pain.

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Top Five Reasons You Should Straighten Your Teeth

February 9th, 2011

Beautiful, healthy smiles can make a big impact on your life. A nice smile with straight teeth will improve how others perceive your personality and your attractiveness. People with bright, straight healthy teeth demonstrate high self-esteem and radiate confidence. Millions of adults, teens and children have improved their lives and their health by getting their teeth and their bites corrected.

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Invisalign Braces and Justin Bieber

October 27th, 2010

Teen Idol, Justin Bieber is improving his smile and most of his fans have no idea!  That is because Justin is using clear removable aligners called “Invisalign” to move his teeth.

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