When it’s time for your kids to get braces, you’ll likely have many questions about their dual treatment: “Should my kids get braces at the same time?” “What are the pros and cons of each method of treatment?” Keep reading below to decide if having your kids get braces at the same time is right…
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Your smile is the first thing people notice about you, so you want your teeth to be healthy and straight. This kind of smile often doesn’t come naturally—many people have gaps in their teeth that won’t go away on their own. So what is the best way to close a tooth gap? Keep reading to…
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When you bring your child into our orthodontic office to discuss potential early phase orthodontic treatment options, you may end up hearing your child needs a palatal expander. Not every child who undergoes early orthodontics will need one, but it could be beneficial in certain cases. Expander for Teeth A palatal expander is a small…
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Tongue thrust occurs in babies who are bottle-fed or breast-fed. In infants, tongue thrust is totally normal. As the baby grows, their swallowing and speaking patterns change, and ideally they will stop tongue thrusting. However, sometimes this habit lingers, often due to prolonged use of a bottle or pacifier, allergies accompanied by swollen tonsils, or…
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The timing for orthodontic treatment is different for everyone, and what one kid may feel comfortable with another might not. There are several things to take into account when going over braces options for your child, and including them in the conversation is key. Developmentally speaking, most experts advise kids to stop by the orthodontist…
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Taking care of kids’ teeth seems straightforward enough, but it can easily get lost in the shuffle of day-to-day life. There are also facets of tooth care for your child that you may not be aware of. For example, the importance of early orthodontic treatment. Early treatment catches tooth problems that might be difficult and…
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