2018-05-26 00:29
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Dr. Greg Jorgensen is a board certified orthodontist providing braces and Invisalign for children, teens, and adults since 1991. Subscribe to his weekly blog to
2018-03-05 04:34
Clear aligners are the rage in orthodontics today. You can’t watch a TV show, view social media, or listen to the radio without being exposed to an advertisement for some type of plast… Read More
2017-07-30 00:56
Every May our office sees an increase in the number of phone calls from parents of high-school-aged children concerned because they have suddenly developed “TMJ” (or more appropr… Read More
2017-06-26 16:15
Since starting my private practice in 1992, I have observed that the number of adults seeking orthodontic treatment has increased every year. For whatever reason, the percentage of adults in… Read More
2017-05-30 21:52
Children typically lose their last baby tooth around age 12. In most, the loss of a baby tooth is followed almost immediately by the eruption of the corresponding permanent one. If a baby to… Read More
2017-05-01 04:11
Did your son or daughter lose a baby tooth months ago and there is still no sign of a replacement tooth? Here are two common reasons (and three rare ones) why this sometimes happens.
First… Read More
2017-03-27 14:59
One of the most common orthodontic problems that we encounter in new patients is a small lower jaw. This may manifest itself as an overbite, a deep bite, or crowding (in either jaw). Wouldn… Read More
2017-02-27 19:48
When most people think of braces, they usually think of teenagers. The ideal age to get orthodontic treatment is usually after the 12-year-molars have erupted and the last of the baby teeth… Read More
2017-01-29 21:29
One of the most common “adjuncts” or additional tools that orthodontists use to straighten your teeth are orthodontic elastics or rubber bands. Why are they used? How do they wo… Read More
2016-12-31 04:03
(This is Part 2 of a 2-part Invisalign post. Part 1 of this article discussed the design and manufacturing of Invisalign aligners.)
After your Invisalign aligners have been designed by your… Read More
2016-12-05 01:57
Before 1997, practically the only way to straighten the teeth was with braces. While colored rubber bands made kids a little more excited about having treatment, adults were less enthusiasti… Read More
2016-10-18 23:03
One of the most frustrating problems that occurs during orthodontic treatment (or reappears afterwards) is space between the teeth that just won’t close. This may be due the teeth them… Read More
2016-09-23 04:02
One of the most common procedures in orthodontics for children and teenagers is palatal expansion (maxillary expansion). Orthodontists use expanders to eliminate posterior crossbites, reduce… Read More
2016-08-27 03:09
The MARA appliance is one of many orthodontic devices that is designed to correct overbites (actually called overjet in the dental community). The MARA (short for Mandibular Anterior R… Read More
2016-07-22 18:17
Some orthodontic patients are surprised to find out that the cost of braces commonly varies from office to office. Assuming that the treatment plan and final results would be similar (which… Read More
2016-06-20 03:33
Why do some patients have little dark triangles (spaces) between their teeth before, during, or after orthodontic treatment? In an ideal smile, teeth are aligned in a smooth row with each to… Read More
2016-05-16 04:31
It is normal to be nervous anytime you are doing something for the first time. If you’ve never been to see an orthodontist before, it is not surprising that you may be wondering what i… Read More
2016-04-18 04:36
I’m a believer in two-phase treatment. I recommend two-phase treatment when young patients (usually 7 to 10 years old) have problems so severe that waiting until they are teenagers wo… Read More
2016-03-15 02:50
The estimated time that your braces will be on is not just an average quoted by your orthodontist to every patient, nor is it a number that is determined by the kind of braces or specific tr… Read More
2016-02-19 04:33
One of the most basic and sincere questions that I get asked by potential patients is, “Do braces hurt?” If you’ve read any of my other articles, you know that I’m a… Read More
2016-01-19 04:50
Do you show too much gum tissue when you smile? What causes this and how can it be fixed?
The official term for a “gummy smile” is excessive gingival display. Excessive gingival… Read More
2015-12-14 03:21
Orthodontic retainers are the devices that orthodontists give patients to minimize the movement of their teeth after the braces have been removed. As I have discussed in other articles about… Read More
2015-11-20 15:44
Perhaps the happiest day of treatment for orthodontic patients is the day the braces come off. Patients are happy. Parents are happy. Doctors are happy! Getting your braces off however is mo… Read More
2015-10-05 17:51
Orthodontic retainers are devices that we orthodontists give our patients to keep their teeth as straight as possible after their braces come off. I say “as possible” because as… Read More
2015-08-30 03:21
When you are referred to see an orthodontist, the first thing that comes to mind are usually braces, rubber bands, expanders, and maybe even extractions (pulling teeth). Some patients who co… Read More
2015-07-21 13:30
Many patients are referred to the orthodontist by their dentist because their “bite is off.” Often when they arrive in my office however, they are confused because they are alrea… Read More
2015-06-22 02:52
There is nothing more frustrating than getting your braces on and then having one come loose. What causes this and how can it be avoided? If there was only one reason that orthodontic bracke… Read More
2015-05-24 03:11
Summary:
Dentists offering Six Month Smiles cannot move teeth faster than orthodontists
The braces used in Six Month Smiles are the same as those used by orthodontists
Treatment time is shor… Read More
2015-04-15 02:47
Every time I read an orthodontic blog written by another orthodontist, there is almost always an article about how to choose an orthodontist. Predictably, when I get to the conclusion, the b… Read More
2015-03-16 15:54
Summary:
An orthodontist is a dental specialist who has two to three years additional treatment after dental school
Orthodontic residents receive between 4,000 and 6,000 hours of hands-on cl… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
For years dentists have told patients that anterior open bites (bites where there is a gap between the upper and lower front teeth) are created when the tongue is pushed between the front te… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
One of the most common questions I get from parents in my office and on this blog is whether or not their child should have baby teeth removed. Most baby teeth (primary or “milk”… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Treats 4 Our Troops is a grassroots organization with it’s headquarters in Arlington, Virginia. The organization was founded in 2007 to collect and distribute surplus Halloween candy t… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I recently finished treatment on a patient who started with crowded, crooked teeth, a bad bite, and multiple crowns and restorations throughout her mouth. After two and a half years of treat… Read More
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