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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There’s a growing trend in the fashion world these days that I must admit is a bit of a challenge for this orthodontist to embrace: the gap between the two upper front teeth. The technical term for this gap is “midline diastema.” Most children and adults who have a significant space between their front teeth…
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Stress is a nasty condition that can have harmful affects throughout the entire body – including teeth. National Stress Awareness Month is observed in April each year, so we’re taking some time to explain not only how stress can affect your overall health, but how it can interfere with your orthodontic treatment as well. Like…
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