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Jaw surgery might feel like a last resort, but the benefits are far-reaching. Here are a few encouraging things you should know about this type of procedure.

It’s never too late to get your dream smile — or to pursue it for your child. And with Invisalign®, the process of straightening your teeth can be more discreet and convenient than ever before.

Retainers might feel like a hassle to wear, but they offer a number of critical benefits. If you want motivation to wear your retainer, check out these five perks.

A jaw that sits too far back or too far forward can cause problems for you, from teeth misalignment to a lack of self-confidence. But when is it a diagnosable issue? Learn when to involve a medical expert for jaw correction.

Braces are an excellent way to straighten your teeth, but they can come with problems. Here are the most common issues and some tips to help you handle them.

Your teen doesn’t need to add a bunch of metal to their mouth to get straight, even teeth. Invisalign® can correct an overbite, crowded teeth, an underbite, gaps between teeth, and more.

Life with braces is different than life without them, but not in any insurmountable ways. Here’s what to expect while you wear braces.

If you need braces, or your child does, you want the process to go as quickly as possible. And you can achieve exactly that with accelerated orthodontics. Here’s what you need to know.

You might think problems with your teeth are purely cosmetic. But bite and alignment problems can actually increase your risk for a variety of health problems, from headaches to bad posture and balance.

A jaw expander can correct a broad range of dental challenges, from crossbites to mouth breathing. To learn more about how expanders work, read this guide.

You want a straight, beautiful smile. But that doesn’t mean you want to spend a lot of time in braces. Let’s take a look at how long you can expect to wear braces to reach your smile goals.

You put a lot of work, time, and money into straightening your teeth. With the right type of retainer, you can maintain your beautified smile. Use this guide to find out which type of retainer is best for your teeth.

When you get braces, you commit to a beautified smile. That’s why taking care of your teeth and gums throughout the process is so important. With great dental hygiene, you’ll get dazzling results when your braces are removed.

Correcting an overbite doesn’t just improve your smile. It also ensures your teeth align properly. And — good news — it’s one of the easiest smile problems to fix.

An underbite doesn’t have to leave you looking or feeling like a bulldog. With proper treatment, an aligned jaw and smile are just around the corner.

Straight teeth aren’t just part of a pretty smile. Properly aligned teeth are also better for your oral health. We have options for one out-of-place canine to severe crowding. Let us help you look and feel better.

Tempted by those ads for DIY braces? We don’t blame you. Straightening your teeth at home may seem like a cheap and easy answer, but DIY solutions can cause more trouble than they’re worth. Read on to learn more.

If you’re facing jaw surgery, there are a few things you can do before and after to ease your recovery. We cover five of them here.

Orthodontics have changed since you were a teenager. Learn how an orthodontic expander can help your child have a healthy bite and beautiful smile.

So your child needs braces? Is there a best age to start orthodontic treatment? Though you can get braces at any time, there is an ideal time frame to start. Find out which age is best and why.

What? You’re sure you don’t snore! Except anyone who sleeps near you says you do. Big time. And even if your snores only wake up other people, they could be affecting your own quality of sleep and your health, too.

Your retainer can do great things for your smile — but only if you wear it as directed by your dentist! Find out why wearing your retainer is so important, and how to motivate yourself to follow through.

Are you trying to improve your smile with braces or aligners? Now you can get results in half the time by enhancing your treatment with the Alveocentesis™ technique by Propel®.

Invisalign® offers a convenient alternative to braces with benefits such as near invisibility, easy cleaning, and less discomfort. The Invisalign system offers other less obvious advantages, too. Here are eight of them.

COVID-19 shouldn’t stand in the way of your progress toward your smile goals, but safety is paramount right now. Here’s a quick guide of what you need to know about how orthodontics has shifted in light of the pandemic.