Orthodontics treats a range of teeth and jaw alignment issues, including underbites.
There’s a thing or two about the process that you might find helpful if you’re considering getting clear aligners too!
How to Prevent White Spots From Braces. If you have ever noticed white spots on someone's teeth after they had their braces removed, you might be wondering what caused them. In addition, if you have braces or are going to get braces, you probably want to know what you need to do to prevent getting the white spots on your teeth.
Brush the outer surfaces of your teeth and braces with a circular motion. Tilt your toothbrush 45 degrees to clean the top and bottom of the braces. Use a pr...
A lot of times we are presented with the question, “Do I really need to floss, or is brushing enough?” All of us at Riverview Dental Designs in Tuscaloosa want you to know that flossing isn’t just …
What’s happening to our teeth when we drink that glass of coffee, wine or tea? Although we enjoy them, these beverages and many more are the cause of extrinsic stain on our teeth<br>Extrinsic means the stain affects the outer layer of our teeth and can be corrected with at-home or in-office whitening systems. You can mitigate the staining power of these beverages by brushing soon after consuming drinks that stain and drinking with a straw.<br>Chewing sugar-free gum can help make your…
If you have moved to a new state, area, or neighborhood recently, there’s a period of time where you are still figuring out things. With a new movement, one of the first tasks and struggles is finding alternatives to everything that you were used to in your previous home. This includes finding the nearest supermarket, …
Proper care and hygiene is important for all of us but it can be especially important to pay extra attention to maintain healthy teeth and gums with braces.
With 87 percent of adults indicating that clear aligners would be the most acceptable form of orthodontic treatment, according to peer-reviewed scientific and medical journals,* the popularity of aligner therapy continues to rise. Learn how Carestream Dental and Formlabs Dental make designing and printing clear aligner models easy and affordable for clinicians
An underbite is a dental condition characterized by lower teeth that extend outward farther than the upper front teeth. Other medical terms for an underbite include Class III malocclusion and progathism. An underbite creates a bulldog-like appearance in the
No matter how well you take care of your teeth, there are certain dental problems that are caused by genetics and there’s nothing you can do to prevent them. An underbite is one of those issues. However, just because you can’t prevent an underbite does not mean that you need to live with it for …
Find information on orthodontics for adults, including alignment, preventative treatments and maintenance of braces, from the Colgate Oral Care Center.
In today’s world it seems as though everyone’s goal is to look younger and this of course includes teeth! More people have become concerned about having teeth that are stain free and straight in recent years. Most cosmetic dentistry is not covered by dental insurance, our office offers Care Credit. Care Credit is a way to pay for the costs of many treatments and procedures and…
There seem to be tons of teeth aligner companies currently on the market so, what makes Uniform Teeth any different. Black Enterprise caught up with co-founder, Henry Stewart to find out how tech and customer experience has allowed the company to stand out from the competition.
What Toothbrush Should You Use While Wearing Braces? Got braces? Keeping your braces and teeth clean is an important part of the process,along with maintaining overall good oral health. You are going to need to brush well and often.Since keeping your teeth clean is so important, you’re probably wondering if you should buy a manual ...more
One out of every three people are unhappy with their smile. With aligners or braces customized just for you, we'll give you a smile you'll love.
I lost 3 teeth on top do to an accident and had bridges and crowns to fix my upper teeth, however, years later am having jaw pain and have a deep overbite....
How can you brush your teeth when you have braces? The following steps will lead you to a squeaky clean smile! Article by Dr. Quoc Lu of First Impression Orthodontics
Braces catch stains easily, and they require extra attention to protect your teeth from decay and prevent gum disease.
You’re finally able to see your new smile! But sometimes you see white spots on your teeth too. Your ARCH orthodontist would like to take a moment to explain what they are...