An orthodontist is a dental specialist who helps to straighten teeth and correct bites. Orthodontists can help patients at any age, but the majority of orthodontic treatment takes place during childhood. If you are considering braces for yourself or your child, it is...
In order to make a thorough and accurate orthodontic diagnosis, records are required. By law, all practitioners have to have a record of the patient’s teeth BEFORE they start orthodontic treatment and AFTER they are finished. At our office, these consist of head...
During your consultation, you may have been told by one of our doctors that you are missing one or more teeth. This information is to inform you of your possible options for replacing missing teeth, and a brief description of each. There are three basic ways to...
An impaction is a “condition of being firmly lodged or wedged in such a way that further tooth eruption is prevented.” Canine teeth, in particular, are quite prone to becoming impacted. Usually the exact cause of an impacted tooth is not known. The...