#hockingorthodontics

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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 teeth (primary teeth) are meant to come out on their own. So then why would an orthodontist recommend extracting baby teeth? There...

I cannot speak for all Orthodontic offices, but in our office we understand that everyone has a different budget and different monthly...

Congratulations! You have braces! You are on your journey to a beautiful smile. Now, how do you get through this first week? The braces...

What are the different parts that make up braces? Having braces involves more than just the braces themselves. There are many ‘parts’...

Adults will often say that they had braces as a kid, and for a while very nicely aligned teeth… But then those darn wisdom teeth started...

How long should I wear retainers? Not that many years ago, the recommendation for wearing retainers was to wear them for a few months...

Invisalign treatment consists of clear aligner used to orthodontically move teeth. A consultation first is always required to make sure you&

"An orthodontist is a dentist who has completed an additional 2-3 years of schooling beyond dental school to become a specialist. This means