An open bite is a type of malocclusion in which the upper and lower teeth don’t align properly. This can cause you to feel self-conscious about your appearance. It also wears down your teeth and increases your chance of TMJ disorder because the teeth and jaw aren’t in alignment. Some people put off fixing this…
Oral surgery is a common procedure. Each year, millions of oral surgeries are performed throughout the United States. If you require oral surgery, you may be concerned about having a successful outcome with anesthesia. The good news is the majority of patients have good experiences with oral surgery. Looking for tips to help you prepare…
Most people look forward to having a straight, even smile after they get their braces off. However, it’s not always permanent. Unless a patient wears their retainer rigorously for months, they may find their teeth gradually sliding back into their old positions. Fortunately, an orthodontic surgical procedure such as fiberotomy can ensure all your hard…
When it comes to teeth, we want our whites to be pearly, clean, and perfectly aligned. Unfortunately, not everybody has incisors to match the bottom teeth. Having an overbite can seriously affect the health of your teeth and jaw. The human jaw provides support. A working jaw should help the mouth chew and efficiently manipulate…