While there are a number of different tooth realignment methods available today – including clear braces and Invisalign® aligner trays, traditional metal braces are still the most popularly used method. Metal braces are much more advanced and complex than most people realize. They have many components, all of which are important in moving your teeth […]
Sometimes our natural teeth need a little help in keeping themselves properly aligned. There are, in fact, numerous ways in which teeth can become misaligned or suffer from “malocclusion,” and millions of people will face one or more of these tooth alignment problems at some point in their lives. Dental braces are the answer to […]
Tooth misalignment comes in a variety of forms, ranging from overbite to underbite to crowding to spacing. But regardless of the exact nature of the problem with your teeth, either braces or Invisalign® trays can likely correct it. There are numerous ways to treat tooth misalignment these days. In fact, there are so many that […]
Braces are a wonderful solution to most tooth misalignment problems – at any age, not just for children. And there are many types of braces available today and other alternative solutions like acrylic aligners. But you also have to think beyond braces. How will your life be improved post-braces? Will you have to wear retainers? […]
Correcting tooth misalignment by wearing braces is a standard treatment that works and is well worth any inconveniences it may temporarily cause. But the fact remains that many who learn they may need to wear braces quickly start asking questions about what they can and cannot eat during the treatment period. Since your diet is […]
Those who have never worn dental braces in the past but may soon need them often have a handful of pertinent questions to ask their orthodontist. You may want to know what it’s like to live with braces, how they are put on, how long you may need to wear them, and what kind of […]
The basic concept of braces to correct dental problems goes back as far as the ancient Etruscans, but thankfully, dental technology has come a long way since then! In fact, it has made huge strides even since only 25 to 50 years ago, and today, there are more options than ever before for correcting tooth […]
There are many forms of tooth malocclusion or misalignment that can affect your smile, your speech, and your bite. Dental braces are designed to correct these types of problems over a period of time so as to restore your natural smile. Anyone with misaligned teeth is a good candidate for braces, but first, you need […]
Anyone suffering from any form of serious malocclusion (teeth misalignment), could do well to invest in the corrective treatment that only modern braces can provide. That said, there are so many types of braces available today – a veritable “embarrassment of riches,” that the real trouble often is choosing which one to use. Whether you […]
