Although malocclusion is not entirely predictable, and is not necessarily avoidable, a combination of regular dental checkups and early orthodontic evaluation and treatment can help your child avoid needing treatment in the future.
Malocclusion is a misalignment of the teeth. It can result in many serious oral health issues, and is generally caused by a combination of inherited and behavioural factors.
Invisalign clear aligners are a very convenient and nearly undetectable orthodontic treatment option. Unfortunately, they aren’t for everyone, and children are typically better off with more traditional orthodontic treatment options.
Misinformation about braces and orthodontic process abounds online, and this can sometimes make people avoid treatment altogether, or relapse treatment they’ve already had. Here, we’d like to clear up 5 common myths about braces.
Guildford Orthodontic Centre recommends that our patients wear custom-made sports mouth guards any time they play sports during their braces treatment.
As part of your treatment plan, your orthodontist may recommend surgical orthodontics if you are an adult whose bite problem cannot be completely fixed through less invasive means.
If you have misaligned teeth, you may sometimes feel self-conscious about your smile. Orthodontics can help!
When children are still young and their teeth, jaws, and mouths are still growing and developing, there is an opportunity for an orthodontist to identify issues that may become more serious problems later on, and begin to treat them straight away. This type of treatment is called Phase I (or early interventive) treatment.
Taking a good picture can be a bit tricky, and doing it with braces can be even more so. Try the following tip and ideas to take a better picture while wearing braces.
The first time you visit our office, we’ll ask you to fill out a complete medical and dental history form. Here, you can read about what we need to know, and why we need to know it!
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