Teen Orthodontist
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.…
Clear Correct vs Invisalign In just two decades, using clear aligners to create beautiful smiles has become a popular alternative to braces. These “aligner braces” were pioneered by Invisalign® in 1998. Since then, other companies that manufacture aligners (also called trays) have begun appearing on the market. At Burke & Redford Orthodontists, Dr. Burke and Dr. Redford believe in providing patients with the highest quality technology and treatment options. This is why our offices use Invisalign as our primary clear aligner and in the majority of our clear aligner cases. It is important to emphasize that clear aligners are simply…