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What To Do About White Spots on Teeth After Wearing Braces
posted: May 15, 2021.
The big day finally arrives when your braces come off. And there it is—your new, beautiful, straight smile! But on closer inspection you notice something else: tiny white spots Read more -
Too Old to Straighten Your Smile? Not If You're Like These A-List Celebrities
posted: Dec. 16, 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 -
Interceptive Orthodontics: Stopping Poor Bites Before They Develop
posted: Aug. 08, 2020.
Approximately 4 million tweens and teens are currently undergoing orthodontic treatment for a poor bite (malocclusion) that can cost their families thousands of dollars in braces or clear aligners. Read more -
Dakota Johnson and Her Missing Tooth Gap Sparks Online Debate
posted: Jul. 09, 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 -
How Shawn Mendes and Miley Cyrus Got Their Stellar Smiles
posted: May 30, 2020.
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 -
Stop Bite Problems Early With Interceptive Orthodontics
posted: Apr. 10, 2020.
Every year many parents learn their “tweenager” or teenager needs their bite corrected, often with specialized orthodontics. Imagine, though, if these families could go back in time to when Read more -
Lady Gaga Wasn't "Born This Way?"
posted: Nov. 12, 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 -
Anchorage Tools Help Orthodontists Correct Complex Bite Problems
posted: Jul. 25, 2019.
While braces are often the stars for straightening smiles, they're not the only cast members in an orthodontic production. Orthodontists occasionally turn to other appliances if the bite problem Read more -
Your Age Doesn't Have to Keep You from a Straighter Smile
posted: Mar. 07, 2019.
Bite problems are quite common—as many as 75% of adults may have some form of orthodontic issue. Unfortunately, there's also something else just as common: that many people believe Read more -
3 Ways Orthodontic Techniques Could Prevent a Poor Bite
posted: Jan. 16, 2019.
While orthodontists can effectively correct most poor bites (malocclusions), some can be quite complex requiring much time and expense. But there's good news—we often don't have to wait on Read more -
Correcting a Poor Bite Improves Dental Health as Well as Smile Appearance
posted: Sep. 18, 2018.
Overbites, underbites, crossbites—these are just a few of the possible malocclusions (poor bites) you or a family member might be experiencing. But no matter which one, any malocclusion can Read more -
Get Ahead of Bite Problems with Interceptive Orthodontics
posted: Feb. 02, 2018.
At any given time some 4 million teens and pre-teens are wearing braces or other orthodontic appliances to correct a malocclusion (poor bite). While most cases are straightforward, some Read more
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