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At Burke & Redford Orthodontists, it is a priority for our doctors to fully explain what to expect during treatment, and we also want to list the most common terms surrounding orthodontic care. This helps bring comfort and peace of mind to the patient, which is important to us. While the specific terms discussed below are not exhaustive, they are some of the most used in an orthodontist’s office. Dr. Redford and Dr. Burke are happy to explain any term a patient may be unfamiliar with during your consultation appointment or at any stage of treatment. Important Terms in Orthodontic…
When Should a Child First See an Orthodontist At 7 years old, orthodontic problems can be extremely hard to detect due to the mouth being in the early stages of growth. However, this does not mean oral issues and maladaptive habits are not already present or forming at this young age. At age 7, children are early in the process of losing their baby teeth, so many parents assume that seeing an orthodontist is years away. This is a commonly held, yet inaccurate belief. The major professional associations within orthodontics, such as the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), strongly encourage…
Why Childhood is the Best Time for Treatment In today’s world, getting braces or other forms of orthodontic treatment is commonplace. It is almost seen as a natural part of growing up for many children, given that they are the most common demographic treated by orthodontists. Despite this fact, many parents are left wondering if their child even needs orthodontic care in the first place. Most orthodontic issues are blatantly obvious, like crooked teeth or a misaligned jaw. Yet, a child may appear to possess perfectly straight teeth and still have underlying issues that remain undetectable to an untrained eye.…
Common Orthodontic Problems in Adults In the past, many adults have mistakenly believed that orthodontic treatment is reserved for children, teens, and young adults alone. This is no longer the case. In 2016, nearly 1.7 million adults were receiving treatment for orthodontic issues. Today, with that number continuing to grow, it has become clear that this outdated belief has changed. Nowadays, no one is too old for braces. While adults can present with issues that may compromise the safety of teeth and the surrounding bone if not accurately diagnosed and addressed beforehand, orthodontic treatment is very safe when a patient…
Find the Best Braces for You Keeping Up Appearances in Orthodontics More people than ever before are seeking out orthodontic treatment to achieve a beautiful, straight smile. Given the large influx of new orthodontic patients in recent years, practices like Burke & Redford Orthodontists have had the goal of incorporating new, cutting-edge options that will work for every case that comes into their private practice. In today’s culture, appearance plays a significant role in the overall confidence of people, whether they are self-conscious teens or busy business professionals. Because of this, options that help to maintain an inconspicuous appearance are…
Common Signs and Orthodontic Treatment Recommendations How Do I Know if My Child Needs Braces? It can sometimes be difficult for parents to determine whether their own child needs braces. While most parents think of the tween and teen years as the prime time for orthodontics, there are many good reasons children should be seen even sooner. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends kids be seen for an initial checkup with an orthodontic specialist at no later than age 7. Even if a young child’s teeth appear straight, there could be subtle problems with jaw growth or with the permanent…
Self-Ligating Braces What is the In-Ovation System? The In-Ovation braces system is an established orthodontic technology that is constantly evolving and improving, and it is the perfect option for our on-the-go patients. This system helps our orthodontists achieve beautifully straight smiles and it allows patients to spend little time in the dental chair at each visit and have fewer overall orthodontic adjustment appointments. This braces system offers all these benefits and more. Utilizing state-of-the-art, self-ligating technology, the teeth are discreetly moved into their intended place with ease. Although the system functions similarly to traditional braces, the use of technologically advanced…
Learn How Braces Move Teeth In order to understood how braces move teeth, it is important to understand why teeth are able to move at all. Teeth are essentially held in place by what is known as the periodontal ligament. This ligament is what connects the roots of each tooth to the surrounding jawbone. The fibrous tissue within the ligament that holds teeth in place is resilient yet malleable. This allows teeth to easily move when pressure is applied. How Teeth Become Crooked Genetics and the early loss of baby teeth are two of the main factors that cause teeth…
Types of Teeth Conditions That Need Braces More people today, both young and old, are currently going through orthodontic treatment and wearing braces than ever before in US history. Each year, more than 4 million people in the United States alone receive orthodontic care for one reason or another. Out of this number, over a quarter of these people are adults. This is a new development, considering people who wore braces in the past were often older children and teenagers. Now, due to increased access, growing popularity, and advanced treatment techniques, adults are beginning to take their smile into consideration…
What are Ceramic Braces? As technology advances in the world of orthodontics, more and more options are being developed for correcting crooked teeth in the least noticeable ways possible. For some patients, especially older adolescents, and adults, one of the main obstacles to wearing braces is the appearance of the appliance. Because of this, these patients seek options that offer a minimalistic, imperceptible look. Children tend to be more accepting and in many cases are in fact excited about the idea of braces that are visible and able to be decorated with colors. For these kids, traditional metal braces, which…