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Dental health is extremely important at all stages of life. Whether you are a child, teenager or an adult, your dental hygiene is going to play a pivotal role in your overall health. However… Read More

Maintaining good oral hygiene is very important if you are wearing braces. Without proper care, food particles can get caught between your brackets and plaque starts accumulating on your tee… Read More

By definition, a smile is simply an upward tilt of your lips whenever you’re happy or amused, but in reality, it is so much more. Your smile is the biggest outward expression of your h… Read More

The Magic of Modern Orthodontic Care Sometimes, children and adults can feel apprehensive about orthodontic treatment, or braces, dreading the pain that comes with it. However, modern orthod… Read More

No one likes being told they need braces. Many people dislike traditional braces as they give the face an unseemly appearance. Whereas clear aligners or Invisalign braces are not fully invis… Read More

Interproximal Reduction: Reducing tooth widths for form, function, and stability Interproximal reduction is the removal of some of the outer tooth surface, called enamel, usually between tee… Read More

Successful orthodontic treatment primarily depends on two things: constant pressure and time. Sometimes it takes added force to move teeth and jaws into their correct positions. Elastics, al… Read More

The upper and lower jaws are the foundations by which the teeth are supported. Sometimes, when the jaws are too short, or long, too wide or narrow, braces alone can‘t completely correc… 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

Orthodontic treatment is about a change for the better, no matter what the patient‘s age. It can give the patient the confidence and pride that comes with straight teeth and a great sm… Read More

Few people are excited to hear they need braces to fix their teeth. Not only do braces detract from one’s aesthetic appearance, they are also a challenge to maintain and to care for. R… Read More

Orthodontic care is an important part of dentistry that helps correct misalignment of teeth and bad bites, amongst other problems. Orthodontic treatments and procedures often result in costl… Read More

Regardless of your age, a straight smile is always desirable and yet orthodontic treatments for braces and aligners remain daunting for several reasons. Braces are known to cause a fair bit… Read More

Eating with braces Getting used to the feeling of braces can be painful and the discomfort is easily compounded by hard and crunchy foods that are best avoided. Although you might miss eatin… Read More

The tough times you endure while wearing braces aren’t for nothing and as time passes, you’ll notice that your teeth are looking great – so great that you can’t wait… Read More

Many people wonder what the difference between dentists and orthodontists is and when it might be the right time to take their child to an orthodontist. Dentists focus on the comprehensi… Read More

You probably don’t know what a deep bite is. The truth is, this is a very common problem and yet you’ve probably never heard of it. But what you don’t know can hurt you, an… Read More

The truth about Orthodontic treatments Orthodontists specialize in straightening crooked teeth. These types of problems are called malocclusions, and they can seriously affect your appearanc… Read More

Braces have a reputation for creating big metallic smiles. However, modern orthodontics has changed braces and in the process, expanded your choices for treatment methods. Today, there are… Read More

You know about traditional braces, and you have probably heard about or seen clear aligners. But do you know about the braces that no one sees? Lingual braces are braces that go on the tongu… Read More

Choosing an orthodontist Fort Lauderdale when you have so many to choose from is not easy, so Lucas Orthodontics wants to help you make a decision by introducing you to our practice and Dr… Read More

The stigma of metal braces is known to create self-esteem issues for some patients. With the increasing availability of several types of invisible braces patients now have choices. Patients… Read More