Smile Insights: Empowering Informed Orthodontic Care

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.

On the surface the DIY treatment seemed to be a quick, easy and inexpensive approach to close a gap. Unfortunately, the DIY treatment resulted a long-term, difficult and costly fix.

Whether you call the process “braces,” “orthodontics,” or simply straightening your teeth, these 7 facts about orthodontics may surprise you.

Similar to becoming a medical specialist, such as a surgeon or an internist, orthodontists complete orthodontic residency program for two to three years after dental school.

October is National Orthodontic Health Month and National Bullying Prevention Month, so the AAO is challenging you to stand for the silent with these four steps.

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.