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This Orthodontic Device Could Reduce the Need for Future Braces
posted: Dec. 27, 2020.
Each year, millions of children and teenagers wear braces or clear aligners to straighten a crooked smile. But there may be a way to treat some of these bite Read more -
Keep Your New Straightened Smile Straight With an Orthodontic Retainer
posted: Dec. 07, 2020.
You can't correct a poor bite with braces or clear aligners overnight: Even the most cut-and-dried case can still require a few years to move teeth where they should Read more -
Improve Your Smile With These Dental Enhancements
posted: Sep. 16, 2020.
In case you missed it, September is Self-Improvement Month. Don't fret if you weren't aware—we're not sure how the ninth month acquired this celebration of positive human development either. Read more -
Lingual Braces Might be a Better Fit for Your Active Lifestyle
posted: Aug. 22, 2020.
If you've decided to straighten your teeth, you've made a wise choice for both your dental health and your smile. Now you may be facing another decision—which method to Read more -
You Can Have a Straighter Smile - Just Like the Queen of England
posted: Apr. 19, 2020.
The monarchs of the world experience the same health issues as their subjects—but they often tend to be hush-hush about it. Recently, though, the normally reticent Queen Elizabeth II Read more -
Practice Daily Hygiene to Avoid Gum Swelling While Wearing Braces
posted: Apr. 14, 2020.
Straightening your smile doesn't happen overnight—it can involve months or even years of orthodontic treatment. And although the end result is well worth it, the long process can make Read more -
Too Old to Straighten Your Smile? Not If You're Like These A-List Celebrities
posted: Jan. 30, 2020.
If you're well past your teen years, you probably have several reasons for not straightening your crooked smile: the expense, the time and the embarrassment of being a 30-, Read more -
New "Behind the Teeth" Braces Could Give You the Advantage of "Invisibility"
posted: Jan. 15, 2020.
Orthodontic braces are a familiar sight, especially among tweens and teens: metal brackets and wires attached to the front of the teeth for all to see. Now imagine the Read more -
Dakota Johnson and Her Missing Tooth Gap Sparks Online Debate
posted: Jan. 10, 2020.
Celebrities’ controversial actions and opinions frequently spark fiery debates on social media. But actress Dakota Johnson lit a match to online platforms in a seemingly innocent way—through orthodontics.This summer Read more -
A Little Orthodontic Magic Could Help an Impacted Tooth Erupt
posted: Sep. 20, 2019.
Bite problems aren't limited to teeth simply out of position. The problem could be some teeth aren't there—visibly, that is. They still exist below the gums and bone, but Read more -
Lingual Braces: An Invisible Way to Move Your Teeth
posted: Jul. 12, 2019.
Once upon a time, braces were the way to straighten a smile. They were—and continue to be—an effective orthodontic treatment especially for younger patients. But braces do have a Read more -
Lady Gaga Wasn't "Born This Way?"
posted: Apr. 18, 2019.
Sometimes, looking at old pictures can really bring memories back to life. Just ask Stefani Germanotta—the pop diva better known as Lady Gaga. In one scene from the recent Read more -
Beat Dental Plaque While Wearing Braces with These Tools and Tips
posted: Apr. 13, 2019.
Wearing braces will probably never make your list of Most Pleasurable Life Experiences: you'll have to avoid certain foods and habits, endure some occasional discomfort, and perhaps feel some Read more -
Early Orthodontic Techniques Could Stop Growing Bite Problems
posted: Apr. 08, 2019.
The longer many health problems go on, the worse they become. Treating them as early as possible could stop or slow their development.That holds true for poor bites: while Read more -
How Shawn Mendes and Miley Cyrus Got Their Stellar Smiles
posted: Mar. 29, 2019.
The 2019 Grammy Awards was a star-studded night packed with memorable performances. One standout came from the young Canadian singer Shawn Mendes, who sang a powerful duet of his Read more -
Not Jazzed About Wearing Braces? Consider Clear Aligners Instead
posted: Feb. 22, 2019.
Wearing orthodontic braces brings challenges to daily life. During treatment a patient will need to avoid certain foods and habits, take more time to brush and floss properly, and Read more