American Association of Orthodontists
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Can You Get Braces With Baby Teeth? What Parents Need to Know
If your child still has baby teeth, you may wonder whether it is too early to think about braces or visiting an orthodontist. The short answer is no. A child doesn’t need to lose all their baby teeth before seeing an orthodontist. In some cases, orthodontic treatment can even…
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My Retainer Feels Tight or Doesn’t Fit. Should I Force It?
As long as your retainer doesn’t hurt and still fits over your teeth, you can wear it – even if it feels tight. Your teeth may have slightly shifted, and you may need to wear your retainer longer each day to prevent your teeth from moving. The post My Retainer Feels Tight or…
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Swollen or Bleeding Gums with Braces: Causes and What to Do
Swollen or bleeding gums can be concerning, especially during orthodontic treatment. Braces can make it harder to clean around brackets, wires, and the gumline, so plaque and food particles can build up. Some temporary tooth or mouth tenderness can happen after braces are placed…
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What Your Orthodontist Wishes You Knew: 10 Things Patients Often Don’t Realize
There are plenty of things your orthodontist will tell you directly. Wear your elastics. Wear your aligners as instructed. Brush carefully around your braces. Keep your appointments. But there are also things they wish more patients understood about what is happening behind the…
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What to Expect After Your Braces Come Off
Getting your braces off is a big moment. Your smile has been changing for months, maybe years. Now it’s finally time to see the result. But braces removal isn’t the last step. There’s a bit more to know about what happens after braces come off, from how your teeth may feel to…
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What to Expect During Orthodontic Treatment
Starting orthodontic treatment brings up a lot of questions that have nothing to do with brackets or aligner trays. How long will this take? Is it going to hurt? What happens if something breaks on a Friday night? Here’s what to actually expect, from your first weeks of…
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Dentist vs. Orthodontist vs. Oral Surgeon: What’s the Difference?
If you or your child needs dental work, you may have heard the terms dentist, orthodontist, and oral surgeon used almost interchangeably. They’re not the same, though, and knowing what each one does can help you get the right care faster. Here’s a simple breakdown of each…
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Ceramic Braces: A Less Noticeable Way to Straighten Your Smile
If you are considering braces but want a less noticeable option than traditional metal brackets, ceramic braces may be worth discussing with an orthodontist. Ceramic braces work much like traditional braces: they use brackets and wires to guide teeth into better alignment…
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What Are the Benefits of Early Orthodontic Treatment?
The goal of early orthodontic treatment is to intercept developing problems, eliminate the cause, guide the growth of facial and jaw bones, and provide adequate space for permanent teeth. The post What Are the Benefits of Early Orthodontic Treatment? appeared first on American…
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How Old Is Too Old For Braces? Rediscover Your Smile At Any Age
Whether you’re 8 or 80, it’s the same physiological process that moves teeth through bone. Adults do have denser bone tissue than children, but age does not keep teeth from moving. The post How Old Is Too Old For Braces? Rediscover Your Smile At Any Age appeared first on…