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Invisible Ways to Straighten Teeth: What Are Lingual Braces? Seeing an adult with braces or other teeth straightening devices used to be an anomaly. Now, it's not strange at all. In fact, one survey even found that adult teeth straightening treatments have increased by 58 percent! It's more common to see adults wearing braces, but that
4 Benefits of Invisalign Over Traditional Metal Braces Getting braces can be scary. There's all that metal, and the pain, and the not-so-great shiny smile. But there's no reason to avoid fixing your smile just because you're afraid of braces. You may be a candidate for Invisalign, an aligner that can be used instead of traditional
How to Choose an Orthodontist in Milwaukee, WI Choosing the right orthodontist can be a trying task, especially if you are also trying to find one for your child. You want to ensure they are seeing a professional with a proven, positive track record. You also want to make sure that they will provide a
The Do's and Don'ts of Braces Care What if a few small mistakes ended up costing you hundreds—or even thousands—of dollars? It may sound crazy, but this can happen when you don't know how to take care of braces. However, when you've mastered the art of braces care, you'll know exactly what you should (and
4 Signs You Might Need a Retainer Replacement Did you know crooked teeth can result in tooth decay, gingivitis, and increased cavities? While many people take the first step to straighten their teeth, they often forget about the following steps, such as smile maintenance, retainer replacements, and maintaining good ongoing dental hygiene. Forgoing a retainer will cause
Do I Need Braces? 5 Reasons to Consider Them Has your smile never been your strong suit? Have you smiled without showing teeth as long as you can remember? It probably never occurred to you that it might be a good idea to consider braces. Braces don't have the stigma that they used to have.
What Is Malocclusion? Do you have misaligned teeth? Feeling insecure about your looks because of it? You don't have to! Believe it or not, only 35 percent of adults have perfect teeth. In fact, most people have malocclusion (also known as "poor bite") to some extent. This condition can manifest as a cross bite, under bite, open
Patient question: "What is malocclusion?" Are braces on the horizon for your child? Do you know? You may think that braces are still a long way off. After all, your kid still has that sweet gap-toothed smile. How could you know if they'll need orthodontia already? Believe it or not, orthodontic treatment is no longer
Patient question: "What is malocclusion?" 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
What does a beautiful smile mean to you? We know that having an attractive smile puts a spring in your step—or two—as well as increases your self-confidence, no matter if you’re 14 or in your late thirties. Smiling not only makes people happy and puts them in a good mood, doing it often can