All tagged Orthodontics
An orthodontist focuses on straightening teeth and a dentist mainly handles everything related to cavities, right? Well, that’s only partly right! Orthodontists do a lot more than straighten teeth and dentists are more than just professional tooth fillers.
Digital scanning has revolutionized the orthodontic industry, making the process of getting braces or aligners more efficient, precise, and comfortable for patients. Gone are the days of having to bite into messy, goopy and uncomfortable dental impression trays.
Traditional braces can take a few weeks to get used to and can be difficult to clean. If you are looking for a subtle and more convenient method of straightening your teeth, it is time to look into Invisalign!
The traditional metal braces we all know and love are tried and true - but it was time for an innovation in braces technology! Want braces that are faster, customized and more discrete? We are proud to be one of the only offices on the North Shore that is an authorized provider of LightForce braces, designed specifically to fit your teeth.
Braces, like most orthodontia, have many other benefits besides straight teeth! Braces can help improve your child’s bite, make it easier to brush and floss (preventing disease), and improve your child’s speech. Let’s look at the average ages and indicators for orthodontic intervention.
