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Orthodontics

The Truth About Mewing: Understanding the Hype and Reality

Mewing is a word that has been trending on social media for weeks, but what is it? Throughout history and in many cultures, a strong, bold jaw has [...]

Why Choose an Established Dental Practice Over Mail-In Smile Solutions

You might have heard of certain mail-in dental aligner services facing challenges, one of which is no longer in operation. While the convenience of at-home orthodontic treatments might [...]

Clear Up Bad Breath Caused by Clear Aligners

When wearing clear aligners for ortho­dontic treatment, bad breath may occur due to bacterial growth on the surfaces of your tooth enamel and gum tissue. Saliva contains certain [...]

Why Do Humans Have Shrinking Jaws?

"Two's company, three's a crowd." That sums up the problem with wisdom teeth, often called the third molars. In most cases, when these teeth come through the gum [...]

The Time Is Now

While orthodontic interventions may seem like something for the teenage years, the ideal time to talk to an orthodontist is actually much earlier. The American Association of Orthodontists [...]

More Than Meets the Eye: Secrets Behind Straight Teeth

Perfectly straight teeth are a hallmark of a perfect smile. Right? Wrong. Unfortunately, while having perfectly straight teeth means that the smile does indeed look lovely, it doesn't [...]

Why Braces By Mail Are a Bad Idea

If you’re like many people, you have probably lamented at one point or another that there never seems to be enough time in the day to do all [...]

5 Reasons Mail Order Orthodontics is a Bad Idea

Miami and Coral Gables, FL It's not uncommon to want a perfectly straight smile and to achieve that look discreetly and fast. Over the past decade or so, [...]

Correcting a bad bite

To correct a bad bite (teeth not fitting together properly) is obviously an elective decision that focuses on how your face looks, your teeth look and how they [...]

Invisalign–How It Works

Invisalign is a relatively new form of orthodontic treatment that is a good option for many people looking to straighten their smiles. Invisalign is an alternative to traditional [...]