Glossary of Orthodontic Terms
Understanding Orthodontic Treatment Terms Most people have a general understanding of common orthodontic terms, such as braces or Invisalign. However, most people are not familiar with many of the more…
Adult Orthodontist
Floss for Braces
How to Floss with Braces Flossing with braces can be more challenging than flossing without braces, especially for younger children. Most orthodontists who treat young kids recommend that parents help…
Dental Midline
Dental Midline Definition A non-medical definition of the dental midline is a vertical dividing line between one side of the face and the other. Running from the top of the…
Classes of Malocclusions
What Is a Malocclusion? Malocclusion is a medical term that refers to the abnormal alignment or fit of the upper and lower teeth. The term comes from the Latin word’s…
At Home Braces
Smile Direct Club vs. Your Local Orthodontist What’s the Difference and Why Should You Care? Today, it can be exhausting keeping up with all the quick-fix, minimal-effort-needed products that appear…
Common Orthodontic Treatments: Jaw and Teeth Issues (Part 2)
Since 1991, Burke & Redford Orthodontists has been providing orthodontic treatment to children, teens, and adults throughout Riverside County. In part one of this two-part article, we discussed how orthodontists…
Common Orthodontic Treatments: Bite Issues (Part 1)
Since 1991, Burke & Redford Orthodontists has been providing orthodontic treatment to children, teens, and adults throughout Riverside County. In this two-part article, we’ll look at some of the reasons…
Invisalign vs Braces
Pros and Cons of Braces and Invisalign Burke & Redford Orthodontists offers both Invisalign and braces for teenagers and children. Deciding which treatment, Invisalign vs braces, is best will depend…
Causes and Treatment Options for Gap Teeth
Diastema A space between teeth (also called “gap teeth”) is the colloquial term for a diastema. Although a diastema can occur anywhere in the mouth, the most common location is…
Bad Breath
Burke & Redford Orthodontists has been shaping beautiful smiles in Temecula and Lake Elsinore since 1991. However, we know that a smile is more than just straight teeth. After all,…