What is an Orthodontist? An orthodontist is a specialist in orthodontic treatment (proper alignment of teeth and jaws) and dentofacial orthopedics (guidance of dental, jaw and facial development). Only those who graduate from dental school, usually a four-year program, and who successfully complete an advanced study in orthodontics at an accredited two-to-three year orthodontic [...]

What are white spot lesions?  They are chalky white stains that can develop during braces as a result of decalcification. Braces do not cause those white spots to develop, bacteria does.  Decalcification or demineralization is a loss of the hard minerals on the tooth surface caused by bacteria that has built up around the brackets [...]

Please click BOTH links below to print the necessary forms.  Complete both the COVID questionnaire and consent forms and bring them with you to your appointment.  It will be necessary to complete new forms for each appointment.   Click To Link to COVID Questionnaire Form Click To Link to COVID Consent Form     Our Goal [...]

  Two phase orthodontic treatment consists of an early, interceptive (preventative) course of orthodontic treatment that is later followed by a second (final) phase of treatment, full braces.  One phase orthodontic treatment usually consists of just full braces.   Why not just wait for full braces? If an early phase of orthodontic treatment is recommended [...]

Orthodontic insurance benefits are usually part of your dental insurance policy.  Not every dental policy includes benefits for orthodontic treatment but many do. Some orthodontic benefits have an age limit.  Many dental plans cover orthodontic treatment for adults but some plans only cover orthodontic treatment for children. Sometimes there is a waiting period before you [...]

What if the orthodontist recommends braces for your teenager but your teenager is less than enthusiastic…are there other options? Well, you could force them into treatment with the ‘ole “I know what’s best for you” or “you’ll thank me one day” arguments.  Those arguments, while probably true, may not convince your teen.  It’s important to [...]

Whether the jaws are small or the teeth are big or a combination of both, crowding occurs when there is not enough space to accommodate all of the teeth. Without enough space, the teeth will either erupt out of place, erupt rotated or fail to erupt (become impacted). Treatment   There are two ways to deal [...]

Ideally, the upper jaw should be wide enough so the upper teeth sit outside of the lower teeth.  If the upper jaw is narrow, then the upper teeth may sit directly on top of the lower teeth or they may sit inside of the lower teeth which is called a cross-bite. Sometimes a cross-bite can [...]

Wondering when it’s the right time to take your child to the orthodontist? Here are three reasons you should get an orthodontist appointment for your kiddo scheduled now. #1: You may notice something appears off but there are also some things the untrained eye won’t see. Parents are often the first to recognize that something [...]

  Now that our office has re-opened, you may be wondering what precautions we’re taking to ensure your safety. While the appointment process may look a little different, don’t worry, we have always been on the front lines of preventing the spread of diseases. From treatment and waiting room disinfection to the strict use of [...]