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What Role do Elastics (Rubber Bands) Play in Orthodontics?

March 21st, 2020

Wearing orthodontic braces may be the best choice for correcting your teeth and improving your smile. Braces, which consist of brackets and wires, work by gently applying pressure to the teeth, and that pressure causes them to move into the correct position. In some cases elastics, or rubber bands, are used to apply additional pressure…
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Patient question: What is malocclusion?

March 15th, 2020

This is a question we hear all the time. Malocclusion, or what we call having a “bad bite,” is the improper alignment of teeth and/or jaws. When your teeth and jaws are not properly aligned, it may impact your bite, the ability to properly care for your teeth, your gum tissue health and even your…
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I'm 28—are orthodontics right for me?

March 9th, 2020

Thank you for the question. In an age—and society—where looks matter as much as anything, and at a time when evenly-aligned teeth might be the difference between getting a job or a promotion, adults are choosing—wisely, we think—to invest in orthodontics. Orthodontic treatment can be successful at any age, and we know that adults especially…
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Where’s your bite? The differences between crossbites, overbites, and underbites

March 1st, 2020

Did you know there is a direct correlation between your bite and your overall health? When your teeth and jaws are not properly-aligned, it may affect your breathing, speech, and, in extreme cases, even affect the appearance of your face. As a result of malocclusion, also commonly referred to as “bad bite,” your teeth may…
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