Humans normally breathe through the nose when the mouth is closed. In scenario’s where you cannot naturally breathe through the nose, he/she is exposed to many problems such as malocclusions and maxillofacial deformities. Mouth breathing narrows the maxilla and causes…
Those seeking orthodontic treatments must have heard about different orthodontic methods such as fixed orthodontics (using archwires and brackets) and invisible orthodontics (Invisalign). Because of the pressure applied to teeth by brackets and the long duration of the treatment, it…
Orthodontics and dental laminate are among the most important methods for treating dental anomalies. Deciding to choose orthodontics or dental laminate mainly causes confusion among patients because they are not familiar with their application and effectiveness. When patients become fully…
One should take special care of your teeth after the orthodontic treatment. Teeth are likely to move or change for a long time after the end of fixed orthodontics. You need, therefore, to use special retainers after the treatment to…
Proper orthodontics can bring anyone a beautiful and powerful smile. If this is your first time undergoing orthodontic treatments, its beneficial for you to get familiar with the steps to installing an orthodontic appliance. Most patients have a fear of…
Once finished your orthodontic treatment, the orthodontist will ask you to use a retainer to hold your teeth in the new position. This is done for the prevention of their movement and displacement until they are fully fixed in their…
In this day and age, orthodontics is among the most common treatments for malocclusions. The malocclusions are treated either by fixed or removable orthodontic appliances. Orthodontists can choose the best option from the existing orthodontic procedures based on the patient’s…
Advances in orthodontic technology have offered new treatment options to patients over time. Fixed orthodontics was the only treatment option for a while, and removable and invisible orthodontics was later available to patients. Lingual orthodontics is among the modern orthodontics…
As you know, orthodontic treatments usually last for a long time, and patients should always protect and clean their orthodontic appliances. Fixed orthodontic appliances usually cause more problems and are more difficult to maintain, and most people prefer to use…
Fixed orthodontics is one of the most widely used treatments for maintaining oral health. Many people, especially children, have to undergo fixed orthodontics to treat their malocclusions. Everyone knows the benefits of fixed orthodontics for a beautiful smile. Better and…
