“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
In our celebrity-obsessed world, you need not look too long and hard to see the smiles that grace the covers of most fashion magazines. In a recent article in InStyle Magazine, Carrie Underwood is interviewed and asked by the reporter what her favorite “body” part is. An interesting question, but
One of the areas of medicine that works closely in conjunction with dentistry is the field of sleep medicine. In recent years, this area of medicine has grown due to the expanding population of people over 40 years of age. It is well-documented that over 90 million people in the
According to the National Sleep Foundation, some form of snoring or obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs in over 90 million Americans. Facts About Snoring Here are some more startling facts: Approximately 40% of patients over the age of 40 snore, and half of them snore EVERY night. Among those who
Let’s talk about apnea. The word “apnea” literally means “without breath.” There are three types of sleep apnea. In all three, people with untreated sleep apnea stop breathing repeatedly during their sleep, sometimes hundreds of times during the night and often for a minute or longer. The most common type
Orthodontics matter. Surveys were conducted throughout the world to determine what people find attractive. In the United States, 92% of them considered a stunning smile as one of the most important features. A similar survey in Australia revealed 9 out of 10 people believe an attractive smile serves as a
