Smile Insights: Empowering Informed Orthodontic Care

Vaping causes damage that may lead to the death of gum tissue, gum disease and, in some cases, loss of teeth – making vaping a risk to your oral health.

Observational visits allow your orthodontist to keep an eye on how your child’s teeth, face and jaws are developing. These visits allow your orthodontist to monitor changes as your child grows.

A payment plan for orthodontic treatment may consist of a down payment with the remainder paid monthly for 12 to 24 months—often interest-free.

As long as your retainer doesn’t hurt and still fits over your teeth, you can wear it – even if it feels tight. Your teeth may have slightly shifted, and you may need to wear your retainer longer each day to prevent your teeth from moving.

10 things you didn’t know about your teeth: A tooth can come in with a cavity and back teeth are called “molars.” Just to name a few.

In short, yes. Orthodontics can help manage obstructive sleep apnea in adults and children in some cases.

“Bite” refers to the way upper and lower teeth come together. While each bite problem is unique, there are seven that are the most common.

Two-phase treatment means that treatment is done at two different times, often to take advantage of predictable stages of dental development.