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.
Archive for the ‘Orthodontics’ Category
Grandmom Has Braces!
Saturday, December 24th, 2011Is It Time To Rethink Braces For Your Teen?
Monday, October 31st, 2011Most 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.
A Healthy and Beautiful Smile At Any Age with Modern Orthodontics
Friday, September 30th, 2011Orthodontic 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? (more…)
Snoring and Teeth Grinding in Children: Could Be A Sign of Sleep Disordered Breathing
Friday, August 12th, 2011Sleep 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) .
Techno-Braces, Space-Age Wires and Robots
Thursday, July 7th, 2011What On Earth Is An Orthodontist and Why Are They Needed, Anyway?
Saturday, May 28th, 2011Phlebotomist, 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.
Top Five Reasons You Should Straighten Your Teeth
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011Beautiful, 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.
Why Does My 7 Year Old Need Braces When He Only Has a Few Adult Teeth?
Friday, September 3rd, 2010This is a common question we hear daily in our practices. There is a general recommendation by the Association of Orthodontists to have your child seen by an Orthodontist by age 7.
Fox40 Visits Cater Galante Ortho
Sunday, February 21st, 2010Just Ask Carrie Underwood
Saturday, February 6th, 2010In our celebrity obsessed world, you need not look to long and hard to see the smiles that grace the covers of most fashion magazines. In a recent article in InStyle Magazine, Carrie Underwood is interviewed and asked by the reporter what is her favorite “body” part. Interesting question, but an even more interesting answer…Carrie Underwood who is no doubt beautiful and talented, tells the reporter her SMILE is her most favorite part of her body! In fact she mentions that her Orthodontist probably has no idea how much he has had an impact on her success and life!