Posts Tagged ‘braces for kids’
Friday, June 14th, 2013
Parents ask us all the time whether they should have their child evaluated for orthodontic treatment even though they still have baby teeth. Our answer is always YES!
Why do we want to see children even as young as age six?
There are several reasons and here they are:
1. They have a persistent thumb, finger or tongue habit.
These types of habits should be eliminated by the time your child enters kindergarten. If left untreated, they could cause the teeth to be pushed out too far and the jaws to grow in the wrong direction. Furthermore, speech problems as well as eating difficulties are quite common in children with these persistent habits.
2. They have upper teeth that are behind the lower teeth (also called an under bite).
This is a very severe problem that should be treated at a young age while the child is still growing. The upper jaw in these cases is not (more…)
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Thursday, May 2nd, 2013
Just like technology has advanced our lives in so many ways, technology too has improved tremendously the design, shape and function of today’s modern braces.
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Tags: adult braces, braces for kids, latest technology, lingual braces, metal braces, self-ligating braces, speed braces, techno-braces
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Friday, January 25th, 2013
The term “overbite” is used in Orthodontics to describe a bite problem where the upper teeth protrude out over the lower teeth. The lower teeth can be totally hidden by the upper teeth, or the lower teeth may be significantly behind. Generally upper teeth should be over the lower teeth about 1-2 mm and the lower teeth should be 80-90% visible. That is the ideal relationship of the front teeth. (more…)
Tags: braces for kids, early orthodontic treatment, Headgear, Herbst Appliance, Invisalign, Overbite, Teen, Teen Invisalign
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Friday, September 21st, 2012
For more than 75 years, doctors have debated the issue of extracting permanent teeth in orthodontic treatment. Today, the profession is still somewhat divided. There are those who believe teeth should never be removed and those who extract in a majority of cases. Most orthodontists, however, fall somewhere in between these two extremes.
In our opinion, the question of utmost diagnostic importance is this:
Can the goals of excellent function, esthetics and stability be achieved without removing permanent teeth? (more…)
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Saturday, June 23rd, 2012
As a practicing Orthodontist for over 26 years, there have been many changes in the types of braces available to help patient achieve their goals of healthy and beautiful smiles.
When I graduated from my Orthodontic Specialty residency, the only braces that were available for patient were metal ones that used silver ties to hold the wire in place. Within a year of my graduation, clear braces became available as well as braces that had different color ties to hold the wires. Braces that went behind the teeth also became available around this time. The year was 1986.
Let’s fast forward to 2012. (more…)
Tags: adult braces, braces for kids, clear braces, Invisible Braces, lingual braces, metal braces, self-ligating braces, types of braces
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Friday, May 25th, 2012
This is a question we get asked often, so we thought it would be good to educate everyone on why retainers are so important.
Whether you had metal braces, clear braces or removable Invisalign aligners, you will need to wear retainers. At first you may be required to wear them 12-22 hours per day. This recommendation is based on many factors including the severity of your initial problem, your age, and whether (more…)
Tags: adult braces, braces for kids, Invisalign, latest technology, Lifetime wear, Retainers, Vivera
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Friday, 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? (more…)
Tags: adult braces, braces for adults, braces for kids, early orthodontic treatment, healthy teeth, Invisalign
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Wednesday, 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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Tags: braces for adults, braces for kids, healthy teeth, straight teeth
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