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When it comes to orthodontic treatments, adults rarely fit into a box. Everyone’s mouth is different and so are the reasons they are seeking oral repairs. Adults, especially, usually want to appear more professional and would, therefore, prefer something less conspicuous than the traditional braces worn by teenagers. 1. Keep them Invisible Nobody wants a dirty mouth and traditional braces often make it difficult for patients to maintain their oral health and cleanliness. For those with mild spacing problems, invisible aligners are virtually undetectable. Additionally, the transparent mouthpieces are easily [...]

Convincing a child to do anything can be a chore for parents. They are picky eaters and usually hate taking baths or getting up for school in the morning. When it comes to doing new things, the challenges multiply and dental work is a well-known obstacle. Fortunately, television and movies featuring beloved characters with braces can help parents allay the fears in their children. The following is a countdown of the top 10 films and television shows that included characters with braces. Ugly Betty When she was hired to work [...]

Infants are born with a natural urge to suck on things. The problem lies in what those babies choose to suck on. Obviously, parents want their little one to breastfeed or take a bottle effectively in order to promote healthy nutrition and growth. However, babies will suckle on virtually anything they can find from clothing to fingers and toes. Unfortunately, many infants find the ever-available pair of thumbs that nature has provided and develop a thumb sucking habit. If this habit is not broken by age four it can lead [...]

Most people know individuals who have had orthodontic care at some point during their lives. You may have had a friend in elementary school who had metal braces or a retainer. You may have had a coworker who had orthodontic surgery for some reason, too. Orthodontic issues, in short, are far from uncommon. If you have teeth alignment issues, they may not be immediately obvious to you. Your friends and family members may not realize that there are problems with the positioning of your teeth, either. That's why it's so [...]

It’s no secret that Americans get straight teeth for cosmetic reasons, but there are other, more practical benefits of getting straight teeth. Braces do more than just straighten teeth—they also fix a variety of health problems. Braces prevent tooth and gum decay. When teeth are crowded, food particles can collect between the teeth. Regular toothbrushing won’t resolve the problem because conventional toothbrushes are unable to reach those tiny crevices. So the food stays there and festers, sometimes creating bacterial infections (gingivitis). If the infection is left untreated, it can lead [...]

Straight teeth are coveted by people of all ages. They’re considered an enhancement to a person’s appearance and almost a necessity in America. Because of that, millions of people from every age bracket undergo orthodontic treatment every year. Braces are recent. Dentistry has undergone many advances over the last century. Orthodontists as we know them weren’t introduced until the 1900s and braces as we know them weren’t introduced until the 1970s. We’ve come a long way since then. Orthodontic treatment is recommended for every child. This is because of the [...]