All it takes is one small gap between teeth to alter your smile symmetry and create a conspicuous flaw in your appearance. While you may have settled for trying to hide the problem by hiding your smile, you should know that orthodontic work can resolve this problem and give you renewed confidence in the way… Read more »
Category: Orthodontics
Enjoy Straighter Teeth In A Shorter Period Of Time
Even if you are excited to see how orthodontic treatment improves your smile, you may be frustrated by the idea of waiting for your teeth to be gradually moved into proper alignment. For some, this process of fixing gaps and overlaps may take less time than they realize. At our Rowlett, TX dentist’s office, we… Read more »
Reasons To Consider Invisalign For Your Orthodontic Work
As you start to look into orthodontic work, you should know that you have more options than just treatment with traditional metal braces. People who want to fix smile gaps and overlaps, but feel reluctant to have a permanent appliance put in place, can opt to have Invisalign treatment. Invisalign appliances are clear, making them… Read more »
Finding An Orthodontic Treatment That Fits Your Needs
People with poorly aligned teeth can experience different degrees of malocclusion, and the problem can affect them in different ways. Some may have slight gaps or overlaps between their teeth that make them self-conscious, while others have more pronounced problems that affect their appearance as well as their bite function. Our Rowlett, TX dentist’s office… Read more »
What Level of Orthodontic Treatment Do You Need?
The alignment of your teeth can affect you in a couple of different ways. For one, the alignment of your teeth affects the appearance of your smile. Straighter teeth look more appealing. The alignment of your teeth also affects your bite in terms of its function and it’s longevity. Teeth that are properly aligned come… Read more »
Prevent Your Teeth from Wearing Down Early
Your teeth are made to last. They are coated in a strong mineral structure, known as “enamel.” Your dental enamel is made to stand up to the wear and tear of a lifetime, but only with your help. Cleaning your teeth with brushing and flossing is vital for the long-term health of your teeth. Bacteria… Read more »
See a Cosmetic Improvement with Straighter Teeth
Cosmetic improvements to your smile can make you feel more confident and comfortable in social situations, professional situations, and it can raise your self esteem. The goal of cosmetic dentistry is to help your teeth look their best. That can be done with treatments that brighten the appearance of your teeth or make them all… Read more »
Beyond the Cosmetic Benefits of Braces
Orthodontic braces are a treatment option that many patients experience during their youth. That’s because there is a period of time after you lose your baby teeth when your jaw and teeth are still growing and shifting to a large degree. Orthodontic braces are designed to gently push and pull your teeth into alignment. You… Read more »
Does Your Smile Strike the Right Shape?
The appearance of your smile is determined by a number of different factors, and it’s those factors that cosmetic dentistry can alter. The color of your teeth, their shape, and their size relative to one another all play a part in how your smile looks to others. However, there’s another factor that isn’t always considered… Read more »
Why Do Braces Take So Long to Work?
Many people get scared away by the treatment process for traditional braces. The experience can be uncomfortable, annoying, and long. The treatment timetable for traditional braces can be up to two years. It may be tempting to avoid this sort of treatment altogether, but that’s the wrong move. If your dentist or orthodontist recommends braces,… Read more »