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Selecting The Best Orthodontist

Questions to Ask When Choosing An Orthodontist Choosing the right orthodontist for your family might seem overwhelming. To help make the process easier, we’ve compiled a list of questions to ask when choosing an orthodontist. Our orthodontists have been in business for 30 years and are known as the best orthodontists in Temecula and Lake Elsinore–all over Southern California. The purpose of these questions is to help families identify an orthodontist that: Is qualified and trained in orthodontic treatment Uses the latest technology Offers flexible payment options Assists with insurance Has a great reputation Treats patients of all ages Throughout…

Accelerated Orthodontics

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…

How to Stop The Thumb Sucking Habit

When A Habit Appliance Can Help Many families don’t think of the orthodontist’s office as a place to seek help for thumb sucking. However, an orthodontic device called a habit appliance is extremely effective at breaking the thumb sucking habit. Learn more about how to stop the thumb sucking habit with this simple appliance for your child. At Burke & Redford Orthodontists, Dr. Redford and Dr. Burke believe in educating patients and their families about the different ways we can help improve smiles and correct bites. We will examine the damaging effects of chronic thumb sucking, remedies to try at…

Correcting Bites and Making Space in the Mouth

Pendulum, Carriere Distalizer, and Quad Helix Appliances Orthodontists do much more than straighten teeth with braces or Invisalign. In fact, one of an orthodontist’s primary jobs is correcting bites, also called malocclusions (bad bites). In order to do this, orthodontists use various appliances that can correct bites, widen the jaw, and make space in the mouth. At Burke & Redford Orthodontists, Dr. Redford and Dr. Burke use a variety of appliances during orthodontic treatment. To educate our patients, we’ve been providing information about some of the lesser known orthodontic devices used in our practice. This article focuses on the pendulum,…

Herbst Appliance

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…

Banded and Bonded Expanders

Appliances for Widening the Upper Jaw When most people think of the orthodontist’s office, they usually think of braces and Invisalign. However, orthodontists use a variety of appliances to achieve different goals—such as preserving space in the mouth or widening the jaw. This article focuses on appliances used to widen a narrow jaw—banded and bonded expanders. At Burke & Redford Orthodontists, we believe in educating our patients and their families so they feel comfortable with the different appliances that may be used during orthodontic treatment. Problems Caused By Narrow Upper Jaws An upper jaw that is too narrow can cause…

Lower Lingual Holding Arch and Nance Arch

Maintaining Space in the Dental Arch Although braces and Invisalign are two of the most well-known orthodontic appliances, they are far from the only ones used to treat patients. A variety of orthodontic appliances are used to accomplish different goals—from widening the jaw to preserving space in the mouth. Burke & Redford Orthodontists want their patients to feel comfortable with the appliances that might be used during treatment. Patient education is an integral part of our mission. In this blog post, we’re going to focus on two appliances that are used to maintain space in the lower and upper dental…

Types of Teeth Retainers

Maintenance After Braces Come Off A patient’s orthodontic journey isn’t finished once braces come off. This simply concludes the active treatment stage. Now comes the maintenance phase, which includes wearing certain types of teeth retainers. Getting a beautiful smile took time, effort, and financial investment. Patients want to protect their investment and keep their teeth aligned and stable for the rest of their lives. The key to maintaining that new smile is a retainer. Without the use of dental retainers, newly straightened teeth can shift back to their original positions. Teeth are most vulnerable for the first several months after…

Impacted Teeth

What Is An Impacted Tooth? The typical adult mouth has 32 teeth—8 incisors, 4 canines, 8 premolars, 8 molars, and 4 wisdom teeth (also called third molars). Each type of tooth has a distinct function and location. Impacted teeth can happen for many reasons. Incisors (the middle front teeth) cut food into small pieces. Canines (the pointed teeth next to the incisors) grip and tear food. Premolars (located between canines and molars) crush and tear food. Molars (flat teeth at the rear of the mouth) grind food. If a tooth doesn’t grow in as expected, it is called an impaction.…

Interceptive Orthodontics

Early Orthodontic Treatment Shapes a Healthy Smile An orthodontist does much more than straighten teeth. The primary focus of many orthodontic treatments, especially for younger children, is fixing malocclusions (bad bites) and ensuring all teeth erupt normally and safely. Early orthodontic treatment is called interceptive orthodontics. The goal of interceptive orthodontics is to fix developing problems earlier rather than later. This means patients normally do not need to undergo more extensive interventions when they get older. Also, orthodontists can easily and predictably accomplish some things in younger children that aren’t always possible with older patients. Since 1991, Burke & Redford…

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