When Should My Child Be Seen for their First Consult?

When Should My Child Be Seen for their First Consult?

At what age should your child be seen by an orthodontist for their first consultation? As a parent, you may recall that you didn’t meet your orthodontist before your teens, however much younger children now benefit from an earlier orthodontic consult and in some cases...
Can Orthodontics Help with Impacted Teeth?

Can Orthodontics Help with Impacted Teeth?

Orthodontics is used to improve or correct a wide range of dental health concerns. It’s the visible problems that people think of, including crooked and crowded teeth, but braces can sometimes fix the ‘invisible’ problem of impacted teeth. What is an Impacted Tooth?...
Braces Vs Clear Aligners

Braces Vs Clear Aligners

Today’s orthodontic patients have choices that patients of 20 years ago didn’t have, and one of those choices is braces vs clear aligners. Back then if you needed braces, there was only one choice. Now the multiple options mean patients need to work through the pros...
Keeping your Teeth Straight After Orthodontics

Keeping your Teeth Straight After Orthodontics

When it comes to orthodontic treatment, the aftercare can be just as important as the initial treatment. The last thing you want is for your teeth to move back to their old positions or become crooked in the months or years after your braces have been removed. But how...