Could your child benefit from an orthodontic expander? If your dentist or orthodontist suggested one, you’re probably wondering what to expect. Maybe you’re wondering what exactly one is? An orthodontic expander, also called a jaw expander or palate expander is a device placed in your child’s upper or lower jaw...
Do you think your child is headed for a mouth full of braces? Your child might if you notice they have difficulty chewing or crowded teeth or are mouth breathers or thumb suckers. It’s best to start thinking about it earlier, while your child’s head and mouth are still growing,...
You snore like a saw cutting big, heavy logs. Or so you’ve been told — more than once — by your sleepy companions who can’t catch a wink, thanks to your Zzzs. Until you heard their complaints, you thought you slept snore-free. But if you wake up during the night...
Your teeth have been beautifully straightened, and your smile is perfect. So what comes next? It’s time to talk about how to maintain that even smile — and keep your teeth from drifting back into an unattractive and non-functional position. At Georgetown Orthodontics in Washington, D.C., Dr. Maya V. Oliver...
They say patience is a virtue, but it’s hard to wait for the perfect smile. Now you don’t have to. In the past, it could take years to improve your smile with traditional braces or removable aligners. But, thanks to accelerated orthodontic technologies, such as the Alveocentesis™ technique by Propel®,...
You know Invisalign® clear aligners offer many advantages over braces, including their removability for hygiene and eating, as well as a nearly invisible look. But the positive attributes of Invisalign extend beyond these obvious superior features. At Georgetown Orthodontics, Dr. Maya V. Oliver and the team put together a list...