Summertime Is Ideal for Beginning Orthodontic Treatment
For many tweens and teenagers, summer means relaxation and fun. Activities such as swimming, eating ice cream, and sleeping late are top priorities. However, summer is also an ideal time…
Retainers and Sports Mouthguards
Palatal Expander
What are the Benefits of a Palatal Expander? Why Do Young Children Need Orthodontic Treatment? The American Association of Orthodontics recommends children receive an orthodontic consultation starting at the age…
When Should I See an Orthodontist?
Reasons it May Be Time to Seek Orthodontic Treatment In many situations, people do not seek out orthodontic care on their own accord. Instead, the person’s primary dentist will refer…
How Teens Can Have the Best Experience in Braces
Orthodontist-Approved Tips for Teens in Braces Is it Normal to Feel Apprehensive About Getting Braces? Of course, each person is different, but some teens can be apprehensive about going to…
Common Terms Used in Orthodontic Procedures
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…
Problems to Watch for in Seven Year Old’s
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…
How to Tell if Your Child Needs Braces
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.…
Signs You May Need Braces
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…
Temporary Anchorage Device
TADs Temporary anchorage devices, or TADs for short, were approved for use in orthodontics by the Food and Drug Administration in 2004. Since that time, they have been effectively used…
What’s New in Orthodontics?
The Top Trends in Orthodontic Treatment Today While there are many different, innovative technologies being developed in the world of orthodontics, all these advances share a common theme. Every orthodontic…