Does Mewing Actually Reshape Your Jaw?
Mewing (which, by the way, is not a medical term) suggests that tongue placement can define your jawline. While proper tongue alignment could alter your facial structure, there’s more to it.
Mewing (which, by the way, is not a medical term) suggests that tongue placement can define your jawline. While proper tongue alignment could alter your facial structure, there’s more to it.
Orthodontic treatment creates a more aesthetically pleasing smile while ensuring your teeth and jaws are healthy and function properly. This transformative treatment begins with an in-person consultation, where your orthodontist will use X-rays or dental imaging to gain a complete picture of your oral health and create a tailored treatment plan that meets your unique … Continued
Whether you’re considering braces for yourself or a loved one, the excitement and anticipation of achieving a beautiful smile may be overshadowed by the practical consideration of cost. The financial aspect of orthodontic treatment is a critical consideration that varies widely and no two patients are alike. Treatment costs are influenced by factors such as … Continued
Dealing with SmileDirectClub’s abrupt closure may leave you with many questions and concerns. The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) understands how important it is to have a reliable support system, especially when it comes to your health and well-being. If you find yourself in a situation where you are left without treatment options and no … Continued
Avoid damaging your braces and risking your successful orthodontic treatment by learning which candy might loosen the brackets attached to your teeth.
The AAO Consumer Awareness Campaign (CAP) “Straight Talk” series concludes with a video featuring a patient on the day of the removal of their braces, titled “The Best Day Ever.” The video features Dr. Jacquee Schiek, an AAO orthodontist, who reminds the patient, Tim, that the process of moving his teeth was a complex biological … Continued
Whether you’re 8 or 80, it’s the same physiological process that moves teeth through bone. Adults do have denser bone tissue than children, but age does not keep teeth from moving.
Straight teeth matter because they provide more than a great smile. Teeth are like gears on a wheel. They are made to fit together in a certain way to do a certain job.
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.
In short, yes. While thumb sucking or pacifier use is one of an infant’s natural reflexes, prolonged sucking can exert force on the teeth and jaws.
Educating parents about the importance of early orthodontic intervention and taking children to see an orthodontist by age seven is part of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) new Consumer Awareness Program campaign. “When Should Your Child See an Orthodontist?” is the second video in the Straight Talk series. In the latest video, Dr. Larry Wang, an AAO … Continued