Align Technology, Inc. recently held its 2023 Invisalign GP Summit, a gathering of over 1,000 doctors and practice team members from across North America. The summit aimed to provide clinica… Read More
Everyone wants a beautiful, straighter smile that helps gain confidence and symbolizes one’s self-esteem. However, some may feel embarrassed due to their imperfect teeth. To eradicate… Read More
Many people are unfamiliar with the various dental problems that can occur. One of these is a crossbite, which occurs when the upper and lower teeth do not align properly when biting down. T… Read More
It’s customary to fix crooked teeth using dental braces. But the procedure may be pricey. Depending on the kind of braces your orthodontist suggests, how long you need them, and if you… Read More
A palate expander is a dental appliance that increases the width of the upper jaw, allowing for greater room for teeth. Overcrowding and a narrow palate are two of the most prevalent orthodo… Read More
Everyone wants a healthy & shiner smile on their faces. People take the help of orthodontic treatment to provide perfect shape to teeth by straightening or moving them. It helps to impro… Read More
A palatal expander is an orthodontic device designed to widen the narrow upper jaw. It helps create space and treat dental problems like overcrowded teeth or bite issues. Palatal expanders a… Read More
Although orthodontists in North Miami are well known for their practice, not every dentist will recommend the same orthodontic device for your teeth. Choosing the best device for your dental… Read More
Having an overbite is a valid enough reason to feel insecure about your smile. This misalignment of teeth prevents people from flashing their smiles. Besides not looking visually appealing… Read More
What’s a Palatal Expander and Who Should Get One?If you’re exploring braces for your growing child, you may have heard the term palatal expander. Orthodontists recommend using a… Read More
Often the first step of orthodontic treatment is an expander. Expanders, or palatal expanders, are orthodontic appliances that increase the space between the halves of the upper jaw. While t… Read More
Last Updated on November 18, 2022 by Dr Gustavo Assatourians DDS
Dental malocclusion problems are common since not everyone has the perfect bite, and the lower teeth fit perfectly against th… Read More
If your teeth are less than perfectly aligned, you’re in very good company. According to a recent study, around 60-75% of the world’s population has malocclusion.
What is a ma… Read More
If you’ve been told or you suspect that your child has a crossbite, you probably have a lot of questions. What caused the crossbite? Is early intervention needed or can treatment wait… Read More
Nothing can really prep you for the pain your child is about to embark on because of his/her cleft palate and the need for Phase 1 of Ortho Treatment. Just to the words, Rapid Palatal… Read More
While some people have aligned and straight teeth, some people have teeth that are misaligned and crooked. People who have crooked or misaligned teeth often go through difficulties while tal… Read More
Overjet vs Overbite: How Are They Different?If your teeth don’t line up correctly, you may have a malocclusion. The two most common types are increased overbite and increased overjet… Read More
Some years ago dentists had no answer to problems such as constant jaw pain and tooth crowding problems. Even if some tooth was stuck underneath there was no other solution other than extrac… Read More
Irregular, crowded, and protruding (buck) teeth have been issues for many people for hundreds of years. However, as dentistry progressed into the 21st century, approaches to correcting crook… Read More
What is an Underbite and How Can it Be Corrected?An underbite is a dental condition where the lower teeth sit further than the upper teeth. You may also hear your orthodontist call it a Clas… Read More
Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that corrects teeth and jawsthat are positioned improperly. Crooked teeth and teeth that do not
fit together correctly are harder to keep clean, are a… Read More
Palatal expansion is a combination of tooth movement and jaw expansion. It works by widening the two halves of the upper jaw, called the palate. The two halves are joined together by a &ldqu… Read More
It’s now or never, especially when it comes to your child’s orthodontic treatment. Parents often feel like it’s wise to consult an orthodontist once their child has grown a… Read More
Most of us want to achieve the perfect smile and orthodontics can help with this. Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that deals with correcting irregularities in the teeth and jaw… Read More
7 Truths About Dentists and Orthodontists – Why Go to An Orthodontist When You Already Have a Dentist?
Many people are confused about the differenc… Read More
The Different Parts of Braces
If you are a recent recipient of North Phoenix braces you have probably already heard your North Phoenix, Arizona dentist use several terms you are unfamiliar w… Read More
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