A certain amount of pain can be expected with braces as the teeth shift into place and initially a minor amount of tooth sensitivity, gum and jaw pain in some cases. Some toothaches however aren’t the result of orthodontic treatment and it’s important that they’re addressed. Are the Braces Causing the Toothache? Usually, the main…
Hello and welcome to the Friday Focus. My name is Dr. “O” from E&S Orthodontics, your Phoenix Orthodontist, and today I’ll be talking about bimaxillary protrusion. I know this sounds like a big fancy word – it’s one that describes when the top and bottom teeth are flared out. The reason we thought it was…
Welcome to another addition of Friday Focus. This is Dr. “O” from E&S Orthodontics, your Phoenix Orthodontist. Today I want to clarify that despite many people’s perceptions, orthodontic treatment is not just for children. The answer to the question “Am I too Old for Braces” is this – If you don’t like you smile, regardless…
Welcome to Friday Focus with Dr. “O”. This week’s topic answers the question, “Does Your Child Need Braces?” There are several signs that a child may need braces and they include mouth breathing, irregular loss of baby teeth, problems biting or chewing, thumb sucking, crowded or misplaced teeth, cheek biting, jaws that are recessed, make…