Braces With Missing Teeth: Closing the Gap or Preparing for an Implant
Yes, you can have braces or clear aligners with missing teeth. The plan either closes the space orthodontically or moves teeth to create the right-sized
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Yes, you can have braces or clear aligners with missing teeth. The plan either closes the space orthodontically or moves teeth to create the right-sized
Adults can have the upper jaw widened without jaw surgery in many cases. MARPE and MSE expanders use small bone anchors to open the mid-palatal
Wisdom teeth are not the main reason teeth shift after braces. Teeth drift throughout life, and the strongest protection is consistent retainer wear. Wisdom teeth
Adults can be treated at any age, because teeth move in healthy bone whether you are 16 or 60. What changes with age is not
An overbite means the upper teeth extend too far over the lower ones. An open bite means some upper and lower teeth never touch when
Braces and clear aligners can relieve TMJ disorder when the pain comes from how the teeth and jaws fit together. When it comes from clenching,
Clear aligners can treat most teen cases that braces can treat. The deciding factor is not the technology — it is wear time. Aligners have
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a first orthodontic check-up by age 7. Most 7-year-olds do not need braces yet. The visit exists to catch
t’s common for parents to notice their child sleeping with their mouth open and wonder: why is my child mouth breathing? Occasional mouth breathing in
Thinking about getting clear aligners? More than 21 million people worldwide (including over 6 million teens) have chosen Invisalign® clear aligners to improve their smiles!
