| Mission Of Our
Practice |
| By Braces For All Ages
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To do exceptional quality
orthodontics in a timely and efficient manner.
May we have excellent communication with
patients and other staff... Read More
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| Indications and Benefits of
Orthodontic Treatment |
| By Melissa Atkinson
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Some indications for orthodontic treatment are:
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Crowded teeth
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missing teeth
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extra teeth
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overbite
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teeth that protrude
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difficulty in chewing
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| Phase 1 Interceptive Treatment
for Young Patients |
The American Association of Orthodontists,
and many other worldwide orthodontic associations, recommends
that a child have his or her first orthodontic examination by
age seven, or earlier if there are obvious signs of an
orthodontic problem.
Some... Read More |
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| Phase 2 Treatment
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While not every phase is required for every
patient, there are typically three phases of an orthodontic
treatment plan...
- Phase 1 Early Interceptive Treatment - The goal is to
save space in the dental arches for permanent teeth and to
help the... Read More
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| Orthodontic Treatment for
Teens |
| The best time to begin orthodontic
treatment varies from individual to individual and with the
type of orthodontic problem. Many patients begin orthodontic
treatment between the ages of nine and 16. Because teenagers
are still growing, the teen years... Read More |
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| Choosing the Best
Toothpaste |
| Thanks to better care and technological
advances, more people than ever before are keeping their teeth
throughout their lives. The most important thing you can do to
make sure you're one of those who keep their natural teeth is
to brush and floss regularly.... Read More |
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| Foods to Avoid |
| For most situations, common sense will tell
you what to avoid. Hard foods, sticky foods and foods high in
sugar must be avoided. Hard foods can break or damage wires
and brackets. Sticky foods can get caught between brackets and
wires. Minimize sugary... Read More |
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| Why Is Flossing
Important? |
| Some of the food we eat is essential for
health and well-being and some is just junk that we could live
without. Whether your diet consists of completely healthy
foods or whether you eat lots of sugary snacks, everything you
eat can be unhealthy for... Read More |
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| Bruxism |
| Most people refer to bruxism as "grinding"
or "gritting" the teeth. When you "brux", you tightly clamp
your top and bottom teeth together, especially your back
teeth. Many people who clench also grind their teeth at the
same time. Grinding is when you... Read More |
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| Thumb Sucking |
Most children suck their thumbs or fingers
at some time in their early life, but most stop by age 6 or 7
months. 85% to 99% of children stop thumb sucking on their own
before the age of five.
Parents frequently worry that
about their child's... Read More |
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