In order to have a beautiful smile, your child’s orthodontist may need to use metal braces or an Invisalign retainer to straighten their teeth. It’s important that your children take care of these appliances so that they can work efficiently. This can be difficult to do especially when they are outdoors or at school. This […]
Mail-Order Braces Exposed (Who is Tracking Your Treatment?)
Who is tracking your treatment? Mail-order braces exposed. Today, you can get just about anything delivered to your door. While online shopping is great for things such as buying video games and books. Where you know what to expect, it is not always the best route when you have something that must be custom-fit. After […]
8 [Amazing] Methods for Invisalign Cleaning
You have your Invisalign aligners, which look great, and no one can tell you are straightening your teeth. Now, you are worried about clean your Invisalign aligners. This is a legitimate concern because failing to properly care for your aligners could make them look dingy or lead to discoloration. The following are a few simple […]
What Is the Difference Between Traditional Expanders and Clear Aligners?
Image © costculator/Dentist Orthodontic treatment for children and adults with teeth and jaw issues has come a long way. It evolved from traditional metal expanders to a modern-day treatment using clear aligners. In order to distinguish between these two treatments and decide the most suitable one, patients often want to know what are the advantages/disadvantages […]
Bad Breath Causes
Also referred to as halitosis, bad breath can be problematic and embarrassing, especially in a social gathering. Those affected by halitosis often refrain from speaking in public or suffer from low self-esteem when they are in close contact with others. Because of the high prevalence of this condition, stores are flooded with mints, chewing gum, […]
Can Palatal Expanders Be Used? (to Avoid Extractions)
The benefit of having a specialist in orthodontics from childhood is that the growth of teeth are monitored and treatment is carried out immediately if necessary. In this article, we look at palatal expanders and how to avoid the removal of teeth. Share PostTwitterFacebookEmailjoelgluckDr. Joel Gluck has practiced orthodontics since 1983 when he opened his […]
11 Signs (Braces May Be Needed?)
It matters not your age. You still may need orthodontic treatment. Read below for the lowdown on what to look out for in regards to braces on any human of any age and find out if braces may be needed. Share PostTwitterFacebookEmailjoelgluckDr. Joel Gluck has practiced orthodontics since 1983 when he opened his own office […]
Six Month Smiles Orthodontic Treatment – Does It Work?
A great smile enhances your appearance and smile. Orthodontic treatment can work miracles with crooked teeth. Even more important, full orthodontic treatment can correct structural problems that may cause pain. Untreated bite and tooth problems can also contribute to tooth decay and gum disease as you get older. One disadvantage – conventional orthodontics takes time, […]
Famous People with Braces
Famous People with Braces: Journey towards Beauty Fantastic smiles are an essential commodity, and are featured on glossy magazine covers, dominate our favorite shows and capture the world’s attention in award-winning movies. Famous, successful people, including our favorite celebrities, are known for beautiful smiles that flash white, straight, perfect teeth. While the orthodontic treatment that […]
What Are Mail Order Orthodontics and Why Do They Fall Short?
A perfect smile is worth more than money can buy, yet some people still try to cut costs on their orthodontic treatment by choosing to use DIY methods that are often unsafe or ineffective. While you may see tons of advertisements online and are passed around on social media, the truth is that DIY braces […]