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A Guide to X-Rays in Orthodontics
Your orthodontist can learn a lot by examining your teeth and bite, but some important details are hidden...
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What is TMJ Disorder and How Can an Orthodontist Help?
Your jaw joints help you speak, chew, yawn, and open and close your mouth. When a problem affects one...
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Back-to-School Orthodontic Checklist for Braces and Aligners
A new school year brings new schedules, activities, and routines. For children and teens with braces,...
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What is Two-Phase Treatment in Orthodontics?
Two-phase orthodontic treatment is a plan that treats a child’s smile at two different stages as they...
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What to Expect at an Orthodontic Consultation
A first orthodontic consult can answer a lot of questions for parents. It helps show how your child’s...
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Orthodontics for More Than Straight Teeth: Bite Alignment, Jaw Development, and Smile Confidence
Orthodontics is often associated with straightening crooked teeth, but treatment can do much more than...
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How to Handle Common Orthodontic Emergencies
Orthodontic treatment is designed to move your teeth safely over time, but small issues can happen along...
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Why it’s Important to Visit the Orthodontist Regularly
Orthodontic treatment is a gradual process, and every appointment plays an important role in helping...
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Early Orthodontic Treatment: When is Intervention Helpful?
By age 7, a child’s smile is still developing, but an orthodontist can already see important patterns...
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How Do Braces and Aligners Work to Move My Teeth?
Moving teeth is a carefully planned process. Braces and Invisalign both apply steady force to guide teeth...
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Adult Orthodontics: It’s Never Too Late to Improve Your Smile
If you’ve been thinking about improving your smile, you’re not alone. More adults than ever are choosing...
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Clear Aligners vs. Braces: Which is Right for You?
If you’re considering orthodontic treatment for yourself or a loved one, one of the first decisions is...
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Keeping Braces Safe While Playing Sports
Orthodontic treatment does not mean stepping away from the activities you enjoy. If you play sports,...
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Why You Should Still Be Wearing Your Retainer
Whether you wore braces or Invisalign for your treatment, seeing your new smile for the first time is...
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More Than a Dentist: Why You Should Visit a Specialist for Orthodontic Treatment
When it comes to your smile, dentists and orthodontists both play important roles in maintaining oral...
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