Orthodontic Treatment with Clear Aligners

Orthodontic Treatment with Clear Aligners

Many people now – especially adult patients – ask about orthodontic treatment with Clear Aligners. Like traditional braces, clear aligners are designed to move teeth a little bit at a time. The aligners are special plastic replicas of your teeth. Wearing...
Info for Parents and Referring Dentists

Info for Parents and Referring Dentists

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...
Oral Hygiene 101

Oral Hygiene 101

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...
Modern Endodontics (Root Canal Therapy)

Modern Endodontics (Root Canal Therapy)

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...
FAQs about Orthodontics

FAQs about Orthodontics

In this section, you will find a list of some frequently-asked questions about orthodontic treatment for both adults and children. What is Preventive Orthodontic Treatment? Preventive orthodontic treatment is intended to keep a malocclusion (“bad bite” or...