Will braces interfere with playing sports?
Dental braces are placed when teeth are misaligned creating a malocclusion. Braces will slowly move teeth to their correct position to provide a healthy bite and beautiful smile to last a lifetime. A consultation at your orthodontist’s office is the first step for this life changing process. Children and adults wearing braces do have to […]
Orthodontics: Reasons to Start Treatment Early
A pleasant appearance is important to people of all ages. Crooked teeth or an obvious over bite or under bite can erode self-confidence and discourage people from smiling, eating or speaking in public. There are ways to treat these dental imperfections so taking your child to the orthodontist as early as age six will provide […]
Signs that Your Child May Need Braces
Many parents believe that they don’t even need to think about scheduling appointments with an orthodontist until their children are at least in their pre-teen years, but that is not necessarily the case. Signs of problems with the alignment of a child’s teeth can emerge much earlier. In fact, orthodontists recommend that children be evaluated […]
Orthodontic Treatment: Give your child the gift of a healthy smile
Children should start to see their family dentist around the age of one year old. However, as the child gets a little older (around the age of six or seven), it is not too early to consider getting an appraisal of your child’s smile to see if your orthodontist can make improvements to enhance your […]
What Causes Crooked or Misaligned Teeth?
Very few people are born with a set of perfectly aligned teeth, and trips to orthodontists in DFW are a common experience for many teenagers and even adults who never had braces at a younger age. Crooked teeth have a number of causes. Often, the main factor is genetics. Our parents contribute genetic material that […]
Orthodontic Treatment: What to expect at the first appointment
Your initial appointment with your orthodontist will be the first step down the long path to a straighter, more appealing smile. As such, it’s important to get off to a good start. Knowing what to expect will help you set a good tone for all of the visits to follow. Orthodontists collect a significant amount […]
At what age should I schedule an orthodontic screening?
Some parents may associate visits with DFW orthodontists with pre-teens or adolescents, but younger children can benefit from an orthodontic evaluation as well. Orthodontists can pinpoint potential problems shortly after a child’s permanent teeth begin to erupt. Consequently, the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that patients be examined by an orthodontist no later than age […]
Improve your dental and physical health with orthodontic treatment
Many patients pursue orthodontic treatment primarily for the aesthetic benefits it offers, but braces give your oral health a big boost, too. As such, orthodontists are important resources who help patients improve their overall health. In straightening the teeth, DFW orthodontists make it easier for patients to maintain their oral health. It can be challenging […]
Orthodontic Treatment Options
Patients no longer have to settle for the crooked smiles that nature gave them. Orthodontists in DFW can correct virtually any flaws that have a detrimental effect on the smile’s appearance. The classic orthodontic treatment familiar to most patients is the pairing of metal brackets with wires. The orthodontist uses these appliances to reposition the […]