Dental Health, orthodontics
The following graphics – adapted from the American Association of Orthodontists’ (AAO) recommendations – are intended to act as a quick reference guide for both parents and referring doctors who suspect developmental and/or orthodontic problems in their child or...
Dental Health, endodontics, orthodontics
Oral Hygiene is the practice of keeping the mouth clean. Oral hygiene is a means of preventing cavities (dental caries), gingivitis, periodontitis, bad breath (halitosis), and other dental disorders. When we talk about oral hygiene, we mean both...
Dental Health, endodontics
If you have a tooth whose internal structures are damaged, you may benefit from root canal therapy. Also called Endodontics, root canal therapy can restore your tooth to its state of health by treating the damaged part of your tooth. If you have a choice, it’s always...
Dental Health, orthodontics
In this section, you will find a list of some frequently asked questions about childhood orthodontic treatment. What is Preventive Orthodontic Treatment? Preventive orthodontic treatment is intended to keep a malocclusion (“bad bite” or crooked teeth) from...
Dental Health, orthodontics
So You’ve Got Braces Now.. Now that you have had your braces fitted, it’s more important than ever to maintain your teeth and gums perfectly clean and healthy till the end of your treatment, and hopefully, long after ! The key to healthy teeth and gums is proper...
Dental Health, orthodontics
Like other types of health care, patient cooperation with the directions of the orthodontist is key in determining the length of treatment and the quality of the outcome. Patients cannot sit back and relax and let the braces do all the work for them. In many...