What Makes Me Smile™? My straight teeth, of course, but it’s much more than that. Teeth are like gears on a wheel. They are made to fit together in a certain way to do a certain job. If they don’t fit together, they can’t do their job, which may lead to various oral health problems. …
Author: Penn Holderness This post is sponsored by the American Association of Orthodontists, to find an orthodontist near you visit: AAOinfo.org I tried out to play basketball 5 times before I made a team. The first time I ever played for a school basketball team was as a Junior in High School. And I only …
If your retainer still fits snugly on your teeth without causing discomfort, you can continue wearing it, even if it feels tight. It’s possible that your teeth have slightly shifted and wearing the retainer for a longer duration each day can prevent any further movement of your teeth. Try wearing your retainer full-time for a …
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In short, yes. Although thumb sucking or pacifier use is a natural reflex for infants, prolonged sucking can exert pressure on their teeth and jaws. If your child regularly sucks on their thumb, finger, pacifier, or lips, it could potentially impact the growth of their teeth or jaw, with some bone changes noticeable as early …
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Educating parents about the importance of early orthodontic intervention and taking children to see an orthodontist by age seven is part of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) new Consumer Awareness Program campaign. “When Should Your Child See an Orthodontist?” is the second video in the Straight Talk series. In the latest video, Dr. Larry Wang, an AAO …
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Which is the worst impulse buy: mail-order orthodontics, a hot air balloon kit, or a do-it-yourself in-ground pool? The game show contestant makes the right choice in “Impulse Buy,” the video that addresses risks associated with mail-order orthodontics and the importance of seeing an AAO orthodontist for treatment. It sounds almost too good to be true: …
Mail Order Orthodontics – This Week’s Worst Impulse Buy Read More »
For Immediate Release ST. LOUIS, May 2, 2023 – The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) is pleased to announce the winners of the inaugural AAO New Products Showcase Awards. Of 17 entries, DM Insights from Dental Monitoring was named Best in Show, Spark Aligner’s Integrated Hooks from ORMCO placed second, and the Slate Electric Flosser from …
Annual Session Attendees Chose New Products Showcase Award Winners Read More »
Life during orthodontic treatment will include periodic visits to the orthodontist, possibly some minor changes in diet for the duration of treatment, and more frequent toothbrushing along with daily flossing. Braces diagram This diagram below illustrates and names the parts of a typical set of braces. A. Ligature The archwire is held to each bracket with …
Life during orthodontic treatment will include periodic visits to the orthodontist, possibly some minor changes in diet for the duration of treatment, and more frequent toothbrushing along with daily flossing. Braces diagram This diagram below illustrates and names the parts of a typical set of braces. A. Ligature The archwire is held to each bracket with …
What Can I Eat with Braces? Give up gummy bears? Put away the popcorn? No more nuts? If you’re thinking about getting braces or have already decided to improve your smile, you likely have concerns about what foods you can and can’t eat. Good news: there are tons of foods that are “braces-friendly” that you …
