Orthodontics

"Understand why your orthodontist may recommend tooth extractions. Learn about crowding severity and how extractions help with your bite."

When you have braces, your orthodontist uses elastics (rubber bands) to add

"If you want straighter teeth but don't like the idea of metal braces, clear aligners might be perfect for you."

Explore contemporary non-brace alignment options including clear aligners, bonding, and accelerated orthodontics for selective cases.

When you have braces, your teeth are much harder to clean. Brackets, wires,

Discover why some teeth move quickly in braces while others lag behind, and whether accelerated orthodontics really works.

"Learn which foods are safe to eat with braces and which ones can damage your brackets."

"Your bite is how your upper and lower teeth come together when you close your mouth."

"If you've thought about straightening your teeth but cringed at the idea of metal braces, clear aligners are a game-changer."

"Learn why lifelong retention is necessary and how to prevent your teeth from shifting back after orthodontics."

"The leveling phase straightens teeth with progressive wires."