Month: April 2024

Insights on Orthodontic Expanders The quest for a perfect smile often leads to orthodontic care, but not always because of crooked teeth. Narrow jaws are a particularly challenging problem that can lead to a myriad of further issues, from overcrowding to poor bite alignment. Thankfully, dentists like Dr. King have access to specialized orthodontic tools…

Extracting the Facts on Third Molars Have you ever wondered why wisdom teeth cause such a fuss, or why dentists recommend having them removed? These third molars are late bloomers, often not making an appearance until your late teens or early twenties. While they were once useful teeth for our ancestors’ larger jaws and carnivore…

The Main Goal of Early Intervention Orthodontics You’ve undoubtedly noticed that there are many more elementary-aged children wearing braces now than there were 20 years ago. There is a very good reason for this: early intervention orthodontics (EIO). The objective of EIO is to shorten the overall length of orthodontic treatment, which may otherwise need…