Does your child have a habit of primarily breathing through their nose?  What could be the root cause and can this habit cause orthodontic problems for children?  Here’s what Masri Orthodontics, your orthodontist in Plymouth, has to say. Mouth breathing at a young age, prevents ventilation in the nasal cavity which contributes to an underdeveloped, Read More

Does your child struggle to break the habit of thumbsucking?  How can you help?  And what could this oral habit do to developing teeth if not corrected?  Here’s what your orthodontist in Livonia has to say. Thumbsucking is a common, soothing action that can be found in infants and toddlers, yet if it continues as Read More

Mouth sores are common; especially after braces are placed. Most of these sores heal up after a week or two, so be patient. The tissue inside the mouth needs to “toughen up” or become callused with scar tissue. Until this happens, here are some soothing suggestions. Warm Salt Water Rinses: rinsing several times a day Read More

Imagine taking your beautiful daughter to see an orthodontist because she doesn’t like the little gap between her front teeth. You’ve check out her teeth yourself and while there are admittedly a few uneven ones, things don’t look that bad. Surprisingly the doctor announces that her treatment will be much longer than you expected and Read More

National Children’s Dental Health Month began as a one-day event in Cleveland, Ohio on Feb. 3, 1941. The American Dental Association held the first national observance of Children’s Dental Health Day on Feb. 8, 1949. This single day observance became a week-long event in 1955, and in 1981 the program was extended to a month-long Read More