Orthodontic Treatment Lowers the risk of dental trauma due to protruding teeth
Young children (ages 6-10) with severely protruded upper front teeth, commonly called “buck teeth,” are at increased risk for dental trauma and may benefit from an orthodontic correction, according to
Orthodontic Treatment Reduces the Need for Tooth Extraction
You only get one set of permanent teeth, so it only makes sense to make sure that you do all that you can to preserve them. This can mean avoiding
Interceptive Orthodontics Preserves Space for Unerupted Teeth
Early orthodontic treatment can help prevent more severe dental problems later in life, especially when the problems are found early on, like around the time your child is beginning to
Orthodontic Treatment Provides Room for Crowded and Erupting Teeth
There are a number of reasons why orthodontic treatment can be beneficial, including providing room for crowded and erupting teeth. When permanent teeth are crowded together, problems like these can
Breathing Cessation During Sleep or Abrupt Awakenings Accompanied by Shortness of Breath Caused by Sleep Apnea
More than 18 million American adults have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which can cause breathing cessation during sleep or abrupt awakenings accompanied by shortness of breath. According to Wikipedia, OSA is
