I am asked occasionally by people in the community whether their family dentist could give them braces. This is becoming a more common question now that dentists all over the country are offering Invisalign and other similar cosmetic alignment options in their practices. The answer to this question isn’t a black-and-white, yes-or-no answer, and the…
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Recently I shared with you some information about the 3D scan technology in our office. Today I am revisiting this topic to explain the reasons why you should opt to have your Cone Beam Computed Tomography, or “CBCT scans,” reviewed by an oral and maxillofacial radiologist. CBCT scans are an incredibly powerful tool when it…
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If you can remember as far back as your teenage years, you are a teenager, or you are the lucky parent of one, you’ll probably agree that those are trying times. Emotions run high and self-esteem can become low – something we see a lot of when it comes to young adults with misaligned teeth.…
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Every orthodontist wants to have a crystal ball; a tool for viewing the future so they know what issues might be ahead that would dictate a different approach in orthodontic treatment planning. I feel like we have a crystal ball right here in our office, although it occupies decidedly more space than the orb Prof.…
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