Orthodontist

Since modern braces emerged in the 1970s, braces have become almost a rite of passage into adulthood. And for good reason. Bones stop growing by age 20 for girls and between ages 18 to 21 for boys. When bones are still growing, teeth can be shifted more easily. Treatment takes less time--and costs less. Ideally, you should take your child to your Redding orthodontist before bones are set in place. First Visit Orthodontists recommend that children get an orthodontic evaluation as early as seven years old. At seven, the permanent [...]

When most people first think about going in for orthodontic treatment, it’s because they would ultimately like to see a new and improved smile. Though the purpose of orthodontics is largely seen as a self-confidence booster, there is certainly much more to straightening teeth, correcting an irregular bite and/or adjusting spacing or crowding problems than the aesthetic effects patients tend to focus on. The truth is that your Redding orthodontist can have a great impact on your overall health for years to come. Read on to learn how. TMJ Disorder [...]

Adults have been seeking out orthodontists at an increasing rate. The Academy of General Dentistry says that around one million adults in America and Canada over the age of 18 are wearing braces. Even a few celebrities have done it--among them, Tom Cruise at age 40 and Faith Hill at age 45. In the past, braces were considered a cosmetic vanity, reserved only for the wealthy or for people with severe orthodontic situations, but not anymore. That million-dollar smile might be more within reach than you realize. Here are several [...]