Dr. Sanders might have told you that your orthodontic treatment will have to include a Nance Holding Arch. And, while you’re certainly familiar with braces, this “contraption” might not be part of your orthodontic knowledge. The Nance Holding Arch gets its name from the shape that’s created by a wire that connects two bands placed…
DetailsWhen you think about the term “impacted canines,” you might get a mental image of your golden retriever trying to get out of doggie jail after chewing up your favorite shirt. That’s not the kind of impacted canine we’re discussing today. We’re talking about – you guessed it – teeth! What is an impacted canine?…
DetailsWhen it comes to orthodontic treatment many potential patients want to see photos of the process. Below you will find photos of scans for appliances such as expanders and holding arches. If you have any further questions as it relates to braces or Invisalign feel free to reach out to us at 305-598-3384. At Orthodontics…
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Growth Guidance. Monitoring. Observation. Recall. The process of tracking a child’s dentofacial and skeletal growth as it relates to the current or future need for orthodontic treatment may be described with several terms, but they ultimately all mean something similar. This is the orthodontist’s way of keeping watch as your child develops, identifying orthodontic discrepancies…
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