Modern orthodontics has been mostly associated with children and teenagers, but thanks to new technologies and innovations, a healthy, beautiful smile is attainable at any age. Modern Orthodontics—For All Ages! In our practices, we currently have patients in orthodontic treatment as young as 6 years of age and the oldest
Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is a common and growing problem affecting the health of children. Studies show close to 20% of all children snore and grind their teeth at night. Of the group that does snore, about 20 % of those children will have more severe forms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Technology has come such a long way in the last few decades. Most people today know that we now have cars that start at the push of a button, computers that require a fingerprint scan, and cell phones that allow you to track the real-time locations of friends and family
Phlebotomist, agronomist, chemist, orthodontist—there are so many words that end in “-ist.” Yet, only one defines a person whose chief duty is to give you a straighter, more beautiful smile, which you can exhibit as much as you please. As there are many specialists in the medical field (cardiologists, dermatologists,
As a board-certified Orthodontist in practice for 25 years, I have seen tremendous changes in the design, shape, size, and color of traditional braces. Today’s braces are very different from those in the mid-1980s when I was in my Orthodontic Residency Program. Fortunately for patients today, braces are smaller and
Did you know Botox can improve more than just your looks? Therapeutic Botox offer a variety of other benefits, too! What is Botox? You probably know Botox for its cosmetic use to temporarily fade wrinkles and make your face look younger. What you may not be aware of is its
Beautiful, healthy smiles can make a big impact on your life. A nice smile with straight teeth will improve how others perceive your personality and your attractiveness. People with bright, straight, healthy teeth demonstrate high self-esteem and radiate confidence. Millions of adults, teens, and children have improved their lives and
Teen Idol Justin Bieber is improving his smile, and most of his fans have no idea! That is because Justin is using clear removable aligners called “Invisalign” to move his teeth. And don’t worry—you too can have a celebrity smile with help from Teen Invisalign! What is Invisalign? These clear
“Why does my 7-year-old need braces when they only have a few adult teeth?” This is a common question we hear daily in our practices. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children see an orthodontist by age 7. While the majority of children at this age do not need any early
