There are several products available to help clean between the teeth when you have braces. SuperFloss has a stiff end that allows you to...

It is not recommended to leave aligners in the mouth while smoking. Smoking can stain the clear aligners, and the heat can cause the tray...

Yes, you can use whitening toothpaste with braces. Research has shown that there is no loss in esthetics when doing tooth bleaching with...

Propel is a procedure that involves small incisions to perforate the cortical bone in areas that are being orthodontically treated.  This...

Orthodontic treatment with traditional braces involve placing brackets on each of the teeth, and then using archwires to align them. You...

Orthodontic treatment in patients with a history of bisphosphonate usage should be approached with caution. Bisphosphonate usage inhibits...

A gap, or diastema, between the front teeth can form due to a variety of factors. A gap, or diastema, may be caused by excess spacing...

Dry mouth, or xerostomia, can be caused by aging, some health conditions (for example, Sjogren's Syndrome), a side effect of medications,...

Dry mouth, or xerostomia, can be caused by aging, some health conditions (for example, Sjogren's Syndrome), a side effect of medications,...

Orthodontic TADs (Temporary Anchorage Devices) are small miniscrews that are inserted into the palate or jawbone. They are a point of...

Orthodontic TADs (Temporary Anchorage Devices) are small miniscrews that are inserted into the palate or jawbone. They are a point of...

Mandibular Growth Pattern The mandible grows downward and forward through endochondral and intramembranous ossification. Bone is...

A deep bite dental discrepancy is a commonly seen vertical discrepancy in orthodontics. It can be caused by a mandibular deficiency and a...

Orthodontic treatment in patients with a history of bisphosphonate usage should be approached with caution. Bisphosphonate usage inhibits...