For my blog post today, we are going to discuss the most common orthodontic emergencies (most of which are not true emergencies) and how to address these problems. Soreness After getting yours braces or having an adjustment, your teeth may be a little sore for the first 24-48 hours. Try to stick to […]
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A couple of posts ago, I started talking about the evolution of adult orthodontics, the subject of my master’s thesis. Since then, I had a couple requests for blog topics from family and friends (hence my last few posts). Today, I will continue where I left off. I finished my first blog on adult orthodontics
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“When should I take the pacifier away? When does he really need to stop sucking his thumb? Is this going to cause problems with her teeth?” These are some of the most common questions I get from patients, friends, and even family members about their children’s behavior patterns and habits. Today, I am going
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For the first post of 2017, I am going to focus on the common orthodontic problems that parents should watch for in their children. Do not worry, I will revisit part 2 of adult orthodontics in the next post. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that all children have an orthodontic check-up with an
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Part 1: For my master’s thesis, I studied the impact of visible and invisible orthodontic appliances on how adults are perceived in the workplace. My inspiration for this research started when I started treating my husband (who works in the business world). He never had braces as a child or teen, and decided he was
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