Spaces During Treatment
Why do I have spaces now that I am in treatment? The early stages of orthodontic treatment are the leveling/alignment phases. What this...
Under Observation
As I have mentioned before, the AAO recommends that children be examined by an orthodontist starting at the age of 7. For young kids that...
Baby Tooth Extractions
Baby teeth (primary teeth) are meant to come out on their own. So then why would an orthodontist recommend extracting baby teeth? There...
Orthodontic X-Rays
A question I get a lot is “I (or my child) just had x-rays taken at the dentist, why do I also need x-rays taken for orthodontics?” This...
Retainers: The Real Deal
How long should I wear retainers? Not that many years ago, the recommendation for wearing retainers was to wear them for a few months...
TMJ
TMJ Up to ¾ of Americans may experience at least one sign of a temporomandibular joint problem. Yes, that many! These signs can be...
