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Types of Orthodontic Emergencies What is an Orthodontic Emergency? Although it is extremely rare for a true emergency to happen while a patient is undergoing orthodontic treatment, it does happen in some cases. Any emergencies that do occur usually have to do with malfunctioning parts on orthodontic appliances or a sudden injury to the facial area. Listed below are the 3 primary situations that may classify as an orthodontic emergency: Intense, unbearable discomfort is felt in the mouth or jaw region A situation that puts the patient’s health at risk A situation which directly disrupts the normal treatment plan in…

Helping Children Keep a Healthy Smile While in Braces Caring for Teeth During Braces Flossing with Braces for Children Encouraging your child to floss can be a real challenge, especially when it sometimes feels hard enough getting them to brush sufficiently each day. Flossing is essential to maintaining good oral health and a beautifully white smile for people in braces at any age. The wires and brackets associated with braces can be tricky to navigate around with standard dental floss, but flossing is still very important in caring for teeth and gums. Flossing reaches the parts of the teeth the…

Prevention and Treatment for Protruding Teeth What are Protruding Teeth? Teeth that protrude outward, which are commonly referred to as “buck teeth,” are a very prevalent type of malocclusion seen by orthodontists. Malocclusion is a word that refers to incorrect or improper bites. This type of malocclusion is often labeled with other terms like “overbite” or “overjet”. In this situation, the upper front teeth jut out over the lower set of teeth. In a normal bite, the top teeth should fit snugly over the bottom teeth. While some cases of protruding teeth may be hard to see without the person…

Finding the Best Orthodontist in Temecula What Does an Orthodontist Do? Orthodontists are dentists that have expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, and correction of teeth and jaws that are uneven, overcrowded, or malformed. Orthodontic specialists have the goal of aligning teeth and jaws in order to provide the patient with a healthy, straightened smile.  While the most well-known work of orthodontists includes the application of braces to treat crooked teeth, their work encompasses much more. Orthodontists are trained in being able to perform all of the following: Application of fixed or removable mouth or facial appliances, such as braces, expanders,…

Your Best Teeth Straightening Options A common misconception we experience at Burke & Redford Orthodontists is the belief that teeth straightening is only for teens and tweens. Our effort to educate current and future patients is what drives us to keep them informed of the latest dental technology and options for all adults, too. Patients often ask about teeth straightening braces cost and details about the best teeth alignment braces solution. Depending upon the patient’s current oral condition and desired outcome, treatment options are different for everyone. Dr. Redford and Dr. Burke offer Invisalign, self-ligating braces (such as Damon braces),…

Getting Your Braces Off Faster People with braces want to enjoy the benefits of their improved smile as soon as possible. Virtually no one wants to wear braces longer than needed. In fact, most patients would prefer to have their braces off as quickly as possible. Dr. Redford and Dr. Burke have a safe alternative known as accelerated orthodontics for their patients. Treatment with braces usually takes between 18 and 24 months. Many factors—ranging from environmental to genetic—play a role in how quickly teeth move into the proper positions. However, the most significant factor is how complex the issues are…

Guiding Lower Jaw Growth Braces and Invisalign are not the only ways that orthodontists improve the smiles of their patients. Several different orthodontic appliances are used to help correct various issues, such as malocclusions (bad bites) and jaws that are too narrow. To help educate our patients, Burke & Redford Orthodontists has been providing information about the different orthodontic appliances that may be used during a patient’s treatment. This article focuses on the Herbst appliance. Problems Corrected with the Herbst Appliance The Herbst appliance is most often used to correct moderate or severe overbites, which is when the lower teeth…