February 2010

Crowded, crooked teeth are just unsightly and the best reason for braces, right? Not so fast – there are other reasons to correct that snaggly smile that have nothing to do with vanity.   A crowded smile can make it very difficult to keep your teeth as clean as you would like to. The jam-packed […]

Malocclusion is the term dentists use to describe an overbite or underbite. An overbite is a common orthodontic condition in which the upper teeth over lap or fall over the lower arch of teeth. An under bite occurs when the upper teeth fit inside the arch of the lower teeth. While an overbite may be

A Crossbite is an irregularity of how your teeth fit together. A crossbite can involve just one tooth or a group of teeth. If the teeth don’t fit together properly, you may have some dental concerns later on in life. Crossbites can be very damaging to the teeth and surrounding structures. They cause excessive wear

Invisible braces sound too good to be true but our technology today is incredible. In the past when people discussed braces, visions of the dreaded metal mouth appeared – just like Ugly Betty on TV. No longer! With Invisalign, adults no longer have to be self-conscious about the fact that “at their age” they are

One of the best ways to be sure your child will have healthy teeth and gums into adulthood is to teach them to practice good oral hygiene.   You can start getting your child accustomed to having his or her teeth cleaned in infancy by gently cleaning their gums after they nurse or are given