What Are the Benefits of Clear Aligners?
Quick Answer: Clear aligners are less noticeable than fixed braces, removable for meals and cleaning, and easier to work around during daily oral care. Their…
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Traditional Braces for Teens: What Parents Should Know
Quick Answer: Traditional braces can correct many crowding, spacing, and bite problems in teenagers, but success also depends on cleaning, food choices, regular appointments, and…
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Loose Bracket, Poking Wire, or Lost Spacer? What to Do
There are a lot of problems you can run into while wearing braces. The wires, the brackets, the bands, the spacers – there are so many parts involved! If something goes wrong, it’s ideal to make an appointment with our orthodontic specialist in Bluffton and Beaufort, SC, for repairs and to check that everything is properly in place. However, in the meantime, there are some steps you can take to handle problems until your appointment.
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What Is Malocclusion?
Occlusion is the word used to refer to the way your teeth align. Normally, they should be straight, properly aligned, with the upper jaw just slightly overlapping the lower jaw. Malocclusion is a condition where the teeth do not align properly, which leads to issues with your bite. There are different types of malocclusion depending on the way the teeth are misaligned.
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Is All Orthodontic Treatment the Same?
Quick Answer: No. Orthodontic treatment can differ based on your teeth, bite, jaw development, oral health, treatment goals, and the provider’s recommended approach. Why Can…
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Bluffton, SC Orthodontist – At What Age Should My Child See an Orthodontist?
Even though the majority of patients our Bluffton, SC, orthodontist sees are teenagers and adults, it’s important for everyone to understand the significance of early evaluation for children. Many parents put off orthodontic evaluation for a variety of reasons, but if you have a child, it’s crucial to providing them with a lifelong healthy smile and increased self-confidence.
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How Old Is Too Old for Braces?
When it comes to your oral health, our orthodontic specialist wants you to know it’s never too late to take steps toward a healthier smile. Whether you’re 16 or 65, your teeth are vital to your overall health and need the proper attention to last throughout your lifetime.
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Can You Get Your Braces Off Earlier?
We know that our patients are eager to see their awesome braces-free smiles as soon as possible.We’re right there with them. But there is a lot of misinformation out there when it comes to teenagers and orthodontic care — from harmful DIY videos online instructing kids on at-home “treatments” to community boards where patients share the dangerous “tricks” they used to make their treatments go faster.
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Celebrities Who Wore Braces as Adults
In 2013, country musician Faith Hill made headlines when she arrived at the Grammy Awards wearing something that few other celebrities have in public: braces. The then-45-year-old admitted to reporters that she needed the braces — she chose the clear-bracket variety, by the way — because she had forgotten to wear her retainer as a kid. “Wear your retainers, kids!” she told a radio station at the time.
