Braces vs. Jaw Surgery: How Orthodontists Decide for Teens
Braces or jaw surgery? It’s a big decision for teens and their families. This post breaks down how orthodontists weigh the options and when surgery becomes the right call.
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The Connection Between Sleep Apnea and Orthodontic Health: How Proper Alignment Can Improve Sleep
If you wake up feeling fresh and rested or struggle with drowsiness and grogginess throughout the day, it may all be connected to your orthodontic health, which involves teeth and jaw alignment.
Signs Your Child May Need Dentofacial Orthopedics
Children's smiles grow and develop in fascinating ways, and sometimes, a little guidance is needed to ensure their jaws and teeth align correctly as they grow. Dentofacial orthopedics is an area of orthodontics that focuses on correcting and guiding the growth of facial bones, especially in children.
Can braces fix an overbite?
What exactly is an overbite? When the upper teeth are 30 to 50% larger than the lower teeth, it is called overbite or overbite. Malocclusion is the medical term for this problem. Sometimes an overbite appears to be a problem…