If you are missing a tooth and plan to replace it, orthodontic treatment often comes first. Braces or aligners can open the right amount of space for an implant or bridge, or close the gap entirely, so the replacement fits a bite that works. It is a question we hear often from adults whose dentist
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An underbite means the lower front teeth sit in front of the upper front teeth when you bite down. Many underbites can be corrected with braces or aligners alone, especially when caught early. Severe underbites caused by jaw growth in adults may need surgery. Which group you fall into depends on one question more than
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Yes — snoring, chronic mouth breathing and restless sleep in a child can be linked to how the jaws and airway developed. An orthodontist cannot diagnose sleep apnea, but we can spot the bite and airway patterns that often travel with it and refer appropriately. Parents usually arrive at this topic sideways: a teacher mentions
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Most braces problems are not emergencies. A poking wire, a loose bracket, or general soreness can almost always be managed at home overnight and handled at a regular appointment. Call us the same day for trauma, swelling, or a wire you cannot move. Here is how to sort what just happened into the right bucket,
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When braces are placed, teeth accumulate more plaque and bacteria since the brackets on the teeth hide it and make it harder to brush. Also, plaque is clear which makes it that much harder to see.Sugar always causes tooth decay and acid will erode enamel on the teeth. Plaque HD toothpaste helps identify the buildup
