What Causes Crowded Teeth, and How Do Orthodontists Fix Them?
Crowded teeth happen when the jaw does not have enough room for every tooth to line up. Genetics, jaw size, baby teeth lost too early
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Airway Orthodontics for Adults: Snoring, Grinding, and Your Bite
Airway-focused orthodontics looks at whether your teeth, jaws and tongue leave enough room to breathe comfortably, not just whether your smile is straight. In adults
Can You Get Invisalign or Braces on Just Your Top Teeth?
Sometimes, yes. Treating one arch — usually the top — can work when the bite already fits well and the problem is limited to mild
Orthodontist vs. Dentist: Who Should Straighten Your Teeth?
An orthodontist is a dentist who completed two to three additional years of full-time residency in one thing only: moving teeth and guiding jaw growth.
Do Wisdom Teeth Shift Your Teeth After Braces?
Wisdom teeth are rarely the reason teeth shift after braces. Research has not shown that third molars exert enough force to crowd a whole arch.
Do I Need Jaw Surgery? Understanding Surgical Orthodontics
Most bite problems are fixed with braces or aligners alone. Jaw surgery is recommended when the jawbones themselves are the wrong size or position, not
When Your Orthodontist Works With Your Dentist and Other Specialists
Multi-disciplinary orthodontic treatment is care coordinated between your orthodontist and other providers, such as your general dentist, oral surgeon, or periodontist. It is used when
Playing Sports With Braces: Choosing the Right Mouthguard
Yes, you can play sports with braces, and you should wear a mouthguard designed for braces to do it. An orthodontic mouthguard is made of
Mail-Order Aligners vs. an Orthodontist: What’s the Real Risk?
Mail-order aligners ship trays to your door after an at-home impression, with no in-person exam, X-rays, or hands-on supervision. An orthodontist diagnoses your bite first,