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For children, and even some adults, trying new things is a frightening proposition, even if it is good for us. At times, the media has reinforced these fears instead of trying to allay them. Seeing a dentist has long been a source of humor as children watch their favorite television characters fret over an upcoming appointment. However, these fears are unfounded and it has been said that a little education can go a long way to assuaging one’s fear of the unknown. Perhaps this list of fun facts can help [...]

In the past, most orthodontic treatment was designed for adolescents who undergo rapid growth, making it easier to repair malocclusions. Today, an orthodontist is able to help almost every patient who has a bad bite and an unattractive smile. At an orthodontic office, you will need a physical examination to determine if you have tooth decay or gingivitis. After these problems are repaired, you can focus on fixing your misaligned teeth. 1. Aligners Are Made Using Customized Molds Adults and teenagers with mild to moderate malocclusions can wear clear plastic [...]

Perhaps it all started to change in the 90s after the 24-year-old supermodel, Cindy Crawford, proudly wore her new braces in a Pepsi commercial. Long gone are the days of hiding one’s braces and other orthodontic devices from public view. With a rise in visibility through a heightened internet and television exposure, pop culture leaves little to the imagination when it comes to how we see our favorite actors, musicians, and reality T.V. stars. 1. No Jokes Required In the 1980s, it was common for entire cartoon and sitcom episodes [...]

You probably wouldn’t trust your general medical doctor to perform a complicated surgery and with good reason. Family doctors are not trained in most surgical procedures, as this education is obtained through years of extra residencies and on-the-job work in surgical facilities. The same is also true for dental practitioners. Dentists simply treat their patients for oral health, while orthodontists go through two to three years of specialized training after leaving dental school. Deciding whom to call can be tough unless you’re in-the-know, so the following will help you decide [...]

Your teeth are the strongest part of your body and as thus, you need to take proper care of them to ensure that they are maintained in top notch condition. If you or your loved has crooked, crowded or misaligned teeth, you will need to seek the services of an orthodontist to help with the improvement and alignment of these teeth. These are specialized dentists whose job involves preventing, diagnosing, and treating dental and facial irregularities. This dental specialist has the requisite skills and expertise needed to correct a wide [...]

Getting braces is almost a rite of passage. Not only do they help with improving a person’s appearance, but they also help to prevent tooth, gum, and jaw problems. While children make up the majority of orthodontic clients, adults account for 25 percent of this demographic. People of almost any age can get braces—children as young as age 7 and adults as old as 70 have received orthodontic treatment. With such a wide range of clients, the orthodontic industry has produced a number of options to suit clients. Traditional Metal [...]