In past decades, orthodontists were completely dependent on hands-on oral exams and mouth molds to create a patient’s treatment plan. However, with the invention of 3D X-rays in orthodontics, today’s orthodontist can actually see your mouth as it is with the use of X-ray technology! Your orthodontist can use this 3D computer model to examine your orthodontic treatment. He or she can see from every angle and choose the approach that is best for your individual needs and goals. For orthodontic specialists today, this makes 3D X-ray technology a real industry “game changer.”
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If you’re considering having your teeth straightened at some time in the future, TAD’s are items that are designed to help move your teeth into their correct position. They can either be used when you’re wearing braces to assist with treatment or in the place of headgear. This treatment has gained popularity over the past decade or so. And maybe something that you would like to consider once you have a better understanding of how TADs work and what they entail. You should also speak with your orthodontist about this treatment if you believe that it would help improve your smile or correct your bite.
Did you know that elastics were used before braces for teeth alignment? These elastic bands were first used in 1843 by Dr. Edward Maynard to align the top and bottom row teeth. In 1850, Dr. E.J Tucker further enhanced this technique by making the bands smaller to make them more comfortable in the patient’s mouth.
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Every orthodontic patient looks forward to the day when their braces finally come off. Whether your treatment took a few months or over a year, this is certainly a special moment that deserves to be celebrated. After all, you made a commitment to improving your oral health, and you saw it through.
There are some people who were born with perfect teeth, and unfortunately, there are some people who weren’t. If your child has an overbite, an underbite, crowded teeth, or gaps in their teeth, you should make an appointment for a consultation with an orthodontist. In most cases, they will recommend braces for your child.
Recent studies have revealed that the popularity of sports drinks and energy drinks is rapidly increasing. There are a large number of people around the world who are not only enjoying energy drinks to help them hydrate and exercise but also daily with meals and more. In this post, we’ll show you the facts on sugary sports drinks acidity. Let’s get cracking.
When you and your children hear that braces are coming up in their near future, you may both have a variety of concerns. For example, kids are often nervous about how they are going to eat their favorite foods. As a parent, you may have concerns about your children’s speech; you may assume that since they are having devices placed on their teeth, they will struggle to speak correctly.
Adults usually consider some tooth-whitening product or treatment when their teeth do not look so pearly white. Due to the nature of ingredients included in these products, they might not be the best option for children & teens. Several concerns exist as to why they might not be safe. Here are eight facts about tooth-whitening for children & teens that are more than worth considering.
You remember the days when you wore braces. At first, you may have felt as though you were the only kid in school with braces on, but slowly, all of your friends started to make regular visits to the orthodontist as well. Yet a major difference exists between them and you. They are happy with their results, and you are still staring in the mirror wondering what is wrong with your teeth.
After visiting an orthodontist for an examination, you may need to have a palatal expander inserted in your mouth before beginning orthodontic treatment. In addition to fitting and monitoring a patient’s palatal expander, Dr. Panucci offers a variety of orthodontic treatments.
The [Orthodontic] future is in 3D X-Rays
In past decades, orthodontists were completely dependent on hands-on oral exams and mouth molds to create a patient’s treatment plan. However, with the invention of 3D X-rays in orthodontics, today’s orthodontist can actually see your mouth as it is with the use of X-ray technology! Your orthodontist can use this 3D computer model to examine your orthodontic treatment. He or she can see from every angle and choose the approach that is best for your individual needs and goals. For orthodontic specialists today, this makes 3D X-ray technology a real industry “game changer.”
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What are Temporary Anchorage Devices (TAD’s)?
If you’re considering having your teeth straightened at some time in the future, TAD’s are items that are designed to help move your teeth into their correct position. They can either be used when you’re wearing braces to assist with treatment or in the place of headgear. This treatment has gained popularity over the past decade or so. And maybe something that you would like to consider once you have a better understanding of how TADs work and what they entail. You should also speak with your orthodontist about this treatment if you believe that it would help improve your smile or correct your bite.
Read more
What Are [Orthodontic] Rubber Bands – How Do They Work?
Did you know that elastics were used before braces for teeth alignment? These elastic bands were first used in 1843 by Dr. Edward Maynard to align the top and bottom row teeth. In 1850, Dr. E.J Tucker further enhanced this technique by making the bands smaller to make them more comfortable in the patient’s mouth.
Read more
[Braces] – What Happens Post treatment?
Every orthodontic patient looks forward to the day when their braces finally come off. Whether your treatment took a few months or over a year, this is certainly a special moment that deserves to be celebrated. After all, you made a commitment to improving your oral health, and you saw it through.
Read more
7 Tips for Brushing Your Teeth [with Braces]
There are some people who were born with perfect teeth, and unfortunately, there are some people who weren’t. If your child has an overbite, an underbite, crowded teeth, or gaps in their teeth, you should make an appointment for a consultation with an orthodontist. In most cases, they will recommend braces for your child.
Read more
5 tips on Sports Drinks Acidity | 2020 SUPER FACTS
Recent studies have revealed that the popularity of sports drinks and energy drinks is rapidly increasing. There are a large number of people around the world who are not only enjoying energy drinks to help them hydrate and exercise but also daily with meals and more. In this post, we’ll show you the facts on sugary sports drinks acidity. Let’s get cracking.
Read more
Understanding Braces and Speech [Issues]
When you and your children hear that braces are coming up in their near future, you may both have a variety of concerns. For example, kids are often nervous about how they are going to eat their favorite foods. As a parent, you may have concerns about your children’s speech; you may assume that since they are having devices placed on their teeth, they will struggle to speak correctly.
Read more
8 Facts about Tooth-Whitening [for Children & Teens]
Adults usually consider some tooth-whitening product or treatment when their teeth do not look so pearly white. Due to the nature of ingredients included in these products, they might not be the best option for children & teens. Several concerns exist as to why they might not be safe. Here are eight facts about tooth-whitening for children & teens that are more than worth considering.
Read more
6 Awesome Treatment Options [After Braces Come off]
You remember the days when you wore braces. At first, you may have felt as though you were the only kid in school with braces on, but slowly, all of your friends started to make regular visits to the orthodontist as well. Yet a major difference exists between them and you. They are happy with their results, and you are still staring in the mirror wondering what is wrong with your teeth.
Read more
What Is a Palatal Expander – [5 Amazing Answers]
After visiting an orthodontist for an examination, you may need to have a palatal expander inserted in your mouth before beginning orthodontic treatment. In addition to fitting and monitoring a patient’s palatal expander, Dr. Panucci offers a variety of orthodontic treatments.
Read more