In addition to straightening crooked teeth, orthodontists frequently help correct bites that are “off.” Overbites, underbites, and overcrowding are all jaw issues at heart, and if they’re not treated promptly, they can lead to more health problems (and expensive...
An investment is something you put money into that you expect to get a return on over time. Stocks that pay dividends or real estate that grows in value are the classic examples. You spend money up front, but you know that money is well spent because you’ll be...
In an ideal world, every orthodontist would be trained to the top of their profession and have the skills to provide the exact top-quality, compassionate care you need. In the real world, however, that’s not the case. Providers of orthodontic care can vary...
There’s a growing trend in orthodontic care: the “holistic orthodontist.” As an orthodontist myself, one who does not use the “holistic” label, I want to clear up some confusion about what it means to be “holistic...
As a new mom, you have so many things to think about. It’s likely that oral health, dental care, and orthodontics for your new child are far down on your priority list – especially when your little one doesn’t even have any teeth yet! But it’s never too early to make...
The job of a retainer is straightforward: Keep the teeth in place. After orthodontic treatment, teeth have a tendency to want to move back to where they came from. It takes a while for the mouth to become accustomed to the new arrangement, and that’s why retainers are...
