Malocclusion is the improper alignment of teeth and/or jaws. When your teeth and jaws are not properly aligned, it may adversely impact your bite, the ability to properly care for your teeth, your gum tissue health, and your appearance. Most people experience some degree of malocclusion, but it generally is not severe enough to require […]
The importance of oral hygiene and taking care of your teeth and gums remains while you wear braces. While braces straighten your teeth, you can contribute by making sure you are vigilant with your brushing and flossing habits. Due to the brackets in braces, you should avoid certain sticky foods that may become stuck in
Finding the right orthodontist is much more complicated than in previous years. Advances in orthodontic technology, an increase in the variety of orthodontic treatments offered, and a larger percentage of non-orthodontic specialists performing treatments can make your choice much more confusing. It is important to do your homework before going for a consultation with an
Advances in dental technology have made dental braces much more effective than they were in previous years. As a result, you can enjoy superior orthodontic treatment and increased comfort. Here are some of the advantages of modern braces: Reduced treatment time – At Cherry Creek Orthodontics, we use computer-aided technology with all of our orthodontic
There is no fixed rule as to the best age for starting with braces. Many of our patients are adults, some of them over age 55. The teeth can be realigned at any age. However, there is an advantage to starting orthodontic work in early adolescence. That is because all the adult teeth (except wisdom
Typically, no part of your braces will break. However, one way it can happen is from eating hard, crunchy foods. If you eat carrots or apples, for example, first chop them into bite-size pieces, or cook them to make them soft. Eating such hard foods can bend or snap the arch wire or break brackets
To some people braces are like root canals – a dental procedure to be avoided no matter what. Actually, root canals are not the painful treatment our grandparents had to undergo, as dentistry has made such large strides forward in technology and patient comfort. But many continue to regard braces in a less-than-positive light because
Basically, Invisalign works the same way as any brackets-and-wiring arrangement, except that it uses clear aligners instead. Dr. Rudman will answer your questions about this and let you know if it is a good option for you. Not everybody can successfully realign their teeth using Invisalign, as it depends on the exact misalignment and its
