In some patients orthodontic tooth movment may deliberately change lip postion. If this alteration is minor it should not influence pattern or timing of the rhinoplasty. However, if the change is majo...
Yes. A tooth with a crown will move just like a tooth with a simple filling. When teeth are missing, orthodontic treatment will aid in the alignment of the remaining teeth and help with restore the bi...
Orthodontic problems usually worsen with time. For example crowded teeth will encroach onto your child’s other teeth and push the other teeth out of alignment too....
Phase I (first phase or early interceptive treatment), is limited orthodontic treatment (i.e. expander or partial braces) before all of the permanent teeth have erupted. Such treatment can occur betwe...
An orthodontist is a certified dentist who completed a three or four year residency program specializing in orthodontics. In other words, an orthodontist must first complete a 6-year dental undergradu...
Today, there is no age limit for orthodontics. Orthodontic treatment can be successful at any age. Everyone wants a beautiful and healthy smile. More than twenty percent of orthodontic patients today ...