Archive for 'orthodontics' Category
orthodontics
Friday, February 5, 2010
When it comes to your children's teeth, you want what is best—the best results and value! For this reason, if you notice bite or misalignment issues as their permanent teeth are surfacing, you should quickly schedule an appointment with your dentist or an orthodontist for a consultation. While this may surprise some parents or caregivers, ...
dental implants, orthodontics
Friday, February 5, 2010
TADs (Temporary Anchorage Devices) are transitional mini-implants or screws that are an effective tool orthodontists (“ortho” = movement, “dont” = teeth) use to help move teeth more quickly and accurately during treatment. This new technology consists of mini-screws or mini-implants that are temporarily placed into the bone of the jaws to be used as non-mobile ...
orthodontics
Friday, February 5, 2010
After completing the process of wearing braces, it is a wonderful feeling to once again feel that smooth surface of your teeth. And now that your teeth are finally straight, you may think that your job is done. However, your teeth will tend to relapse into their old position quite rapidly if you do not ...
orthodontics
Friday, February 5, 2010
For years, straightening teeth required a mouthful of metal braces; however, today there are clear alternatives that may work just as well. This 21st century approach requires sets of clear aligners that are replaced every 2 to 3 weeks over the course of the typical 6 to 18 month treatment. And to ensure you obtain ...
Dental Technology, orthodontics
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Thousands of dollars after orthodontic treatment (braces) — they're finally off, the smile beautiful, the bite perfect. All you need to do is wear your retainer to ensure the great result stays that way and make sure the investment pays off. Your child needs to wear his retainer. Short of following your kid around ...
orthodontics
Thursday, February 4, 2010
You can change your smile through the “Magic of Orthodontics,” the original smile-maker technique. Orthodontics is a sub-specialty of dentistry that is devoted to the study and treatment of malocclusions (improper bites). And there really is a certain magic in the way that teeth actually can be moved through bone into new positions. While most ...
orthodontics
Thursday, February 4, 2010
If when you look at your child's baby teeth you already see signs of a malocclusion (bad bite), then your child may benefit from an early orthodontic evaluation. Often referred to as “interceptive orthodontics,” it can enable your orthodontist to determine whether or not preventive or interceptive treatment is needed for controlling and directing growth ...
orthodontics
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
When it comes to orthodontics for adults, some people may shy away or avoid it totally, simply because they feel like they would be returning to junior high and being called a “brace face.” If you have ever felt this way, then clear aligners may be perfect for you! Clear aligners are an alternative system ...
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