A Healthy and Beautiful Smile At Any Age with Modern Orthodontics
Orthodontic treatment has been mostly associated with children and teenagers, but thanks to new technologies and innovations, a healthily, beautiful smile is attainable at any age. In our practices, we currently have patients in Orthodontic treatment as young as 6 years of age and the oldest patient is 81. I know if you are reading […]
Snoring and Teeth Grinding in Children: Could Be A Sign of Sleep Disordered Breathing
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 (OSA). Clinical symptoms of untreated […]
Techno-Braces, Space-Age Wires and Robots
You are not fully dressed until you wear a smile.” ~ Evan Esar 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 […]
What On Earth Is An Orthodontist and Why Are They Needed, Anyway?
Phlebotomist, Agronomist, Chemist, Orthodontist – there so many words that end in “-ist!” and 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, gastroenterologists, ophthalmologists and […]
The Truth About Invisalign
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. The braces of today are very different from the mid 1980’s when I was in my Orthodontic Residency Program. Fortunately for patients today, braces are smaller, more esthetic (especially in […]
How Can Therapeutic Botox Help TMJ and Headaches?
Did you know Botox® can improve more than just your looks? 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 its use in the treatment of temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ) and other facial pain. Used therapeutically, Botox® can provide relief […]
Top Five Reasons You Should Straighten Your Teeth
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 their health by getting their […]
Invisalign Braces and Justin Bieber
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. These clear removable aligners have been available for over 10 years now, but recently have become the biggest news for Teens looking for an […]
Why Does My 7 Year Old Need Braces When He Only Has a Few Adult Teeth?
This is a common question we hear daily in our practices. There is a general recommendation by the American Association of Orthodontists to have your child seen by an orthodontist by age 7. While the majority of children at this age do not need any Orthodontic treatment, there is a significant percentage that does need […]
