One common dental condition requiring orthodontic treatment is an open bite. An open bite means your top and bottom teeth do not touch when your jaw is fully shut, leaving a space or gap between them. Left untreated, open bites get worse over time and can cause several painful issues, including headaches and earaches, wear…
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When you are first beginning orthodontic treatment, you may wonder how often you or your child will need to see the orthodontist. The short answer is it depends upon a variety of factors, including your specific orthodontic treatment plan. This article will cover how frequently you should see the orthodontist if you are an established…
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“Keys? Wallet? Phone? Invisalign Aligners?” you mutter as you head out the door. “Check, check, check, and oh no!” you audibly groan when you realize you’ve lost your aligners. Did you leave them at a friend’s house? At the restaurant you ate at last night? In the Uber on your ride home? You don’t remember…
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Since your smile is the first thing people notice about you, you want to make sure it looks its best–which can make having a gummy smile, or excessive gingival display, embarrassing. You might feel so self-conscious about it that you want to hide your smile, which is something no one should have to feel. You…
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Over 4 million people in the United States wear braces. Approximately 25 percent of those with braces are adults. The cost of braces varies depending upon several factors, including the type of dental treatment your orthodontist recommends and whether you have dental insurance. While many factors are out of your control, there are a few…
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With the seemingly endless possibilities today with virtually everything, it can come as no surprise that you’ve got options when it comes to your orthodontic treatment path. Not only can you choose from a list of new and improved products, such as Invisalign clear aligners, you’re also able to choose between seeing an orthodontist in…
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