Orthodontics

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…

Time to get prepared for braces for kids. If you’ve had braces before, you know how much of an adjustment it can be. Though it is completely worth it in the end, making it easier to floss or brush your teeth, aligning your bite, or even fixing speech issues, it can take a little bit…

Many people associate orthodontic treatment with children and teenagers. While that is the most common age for orthodontics, adult patients can benefit as well. If you have any issues that call for orthodontic treatment, options like Invisalign and braces for adults could be the best choice you could make for your smile. Why Some Adults…