In our quest to always be at the forefront of modern orthodontics, we now have a new technology in our orthodontic office that will allow us to take a series of photos of your teeth using a specialized intraoral camera. The “iTero” system has been used in general dentistry for
Yes, it is true: more and more adults are having their teeth aligned with adult braces and clear aligners. There are several reasons why braces for adults are becoming more popular. Reason You May Need Adult Braces Lackluster Orthodontic Treatment As a Child Many of these adults had braces as
Most teenagers realize that their smile can be greatly improved through orthodontics, and until the past 4-5 years, they have had only one choice—fixed braces and wires. Now, with Teen Invisalign, teenagers do not need to have fixed braces placed on their teeth during their most self-conscious years and can
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
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
