Orthodontics

Learn more about the two top options to straighten your teeth. When you look in the mirror and flash those pearly whites, what do you see? Do you see a beautiful, straight smile staring back at you? Or is that smile a bit crooked, and not something you are thrilled to show to others?  If…

What orthodontic treatment is best for my crowded teeth? No two mouths are created equal, and that means every orthodontic journey will be different for each person. Many people who have crowded teeth want to achieve a straighter smile because crowded teeth can not only have an impact on your appearance and potentially make you…

Having a crooked smile is not all that uncommon. It can be caused by many different things, too, such as genetics, extended pacifier use, thumb-sucking, facial trauma, and premature tooth loss. But there’s good news. If your child or teen has misaligned teeth, a unique orthodontic appliance called a Myobrace might be the ticket to…

You want to straighten your teeth, but as an adult, you balk at the thought of brackets and wires, even if they come in the form of clear braces.  As such, you’ve started considering Invisalign, a well-known alternative to traditional orthodontics that promises to discreetly and comfortably straighten your smile. But you want to know…

Setting the Foundation for a Healthy Smile As a parent, you want the best for your child—especially when it comes to their health and happiness. You’ve probably heard that age seven is the ideal time for your child’s first orthodontic evaluation, and you might wonder, “Why so young?” It’s a great question! While seven might…

A balanced bite is essential for a beautiful and functional smile. In technical terms, the way your teeth fit together is called occlusion, and any misaligned teeth can lead to malocclusion or a bad bite. Occlusion-based dentistry can provide effective treatment options to restore your bite, safeguarding oral health and supporting overall health by promoting…

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…

What is the MARA device? A child’s smile is a reflection of their joy, but an overbite can cloud that happiness. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, an overbite is where the upper front teeth significantly overlap the bottom front teeth when the jaws are closed. Various factors, such as excessive pacifier use or…

Orthodontic treatment can be a highly contentious issue. Children would rather avoid uncomfortable and conspicuous braces, and parents are often less than thrilled with the total cost of treatment. Myobrace is an early orthodontic treatment that could be the best option to straighten your child’s smile while avoiding traditional braces. Understanding Myobrace: An alternative orthodontic…

Benefits of Orthodontic Care Orthodontic treatment is often perceived as a purely aesthetic endeavor, a way to attain the coveted straight, picture-perfect smile. But what if we told you there’s so much more to it than meets the eye? The truth is choosing to correct misaligned teeth with options like braces or Invisalign goes beyond…