Glossary of Orthodontic Terms
Understanding Orthodontic Treatment Terms Most people have a general understanding of common orthodontic terms, such as braces or Invisalign. However, most people are not familiar with many of the more…
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How Invisalign Teen Differs from Invisalign
Invisalign Teen vs Adult Invisalign Invisalign (sometimes referred to as Invis) is a popular choice among adults and teens for achieving a beautiful smile. More than 11 million adults and…
Floss for Braces
How to Floss with Braces Flossing with braces can be more challenging than flossing without braces, especially for younger children. Most orthodontists who treat young kids recommend that parents help…
Dental Midline
Dental Midline Definition A non-medical definition of the dental midline is a vertical dividing line between one side of the face and the other. Running from the top of the…
Classes of Malocclusions
What Is a Malocclusion? Malocclusion is a medical term that refers to the abnormal alignment or fit of the upper and lower teeth. The term comes from the Latin word’s…
At Home Braces
Smile Direct Club vs. Your Local Orthodontist What’s the Difference and Why Should You Care? Today, it can be exhausting keeping up with all the quick-fix, minimal-effort-needed products that appear…
Frequently Asked Questions About Orthodontics for Children
People often assume that orthodontic treatment is reserved for teenagers. However, early orthodontic treatment (called interceptive orthodontics) can help children between the ages of 7 and 11 with developing orthodontic…
10 Benefits of Having Straight Teeth
Straight Teeth Provide More Than A Beautiful Smile At Burke & Redford Orthodontists, we pride ourselves on shaping beautiful smiles. However, the benefits of straight teeth are much more than…
Overbite in Children
What Is An Overbite? Almost everyone has top teeth that slightly overlap their bottom teeth. However, when the overlap is significant or protrudes excessively over the bottom teeth, this is…
Crossbite Treatment In Children
What Is A Crossbite? A crossbite is a type of malocclusion (a fancy term that means the bite is out of alignment). Also known as a “bad bite” or “poor…