Dr. Monica Madan

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Do Braces Fix Overbites?

Even if you didn’t know the clinical term for it, you’ve probably seen someone who has an overbite. Also known as an “overjet” or “deep bite,” it’s one of the most common malocclusions that orthodontists treat. Malocclusion is the typical diagnosis for a patient whose top and bottom jaws do not close properly. The term stems from

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Braces First Week Tips

Are you preparing for your first week wearing braces? Whether you are still researching orthodontic treatments or just had your brackets and wires bonded in place, it’s good to know what to expect for your first few days in braces. Braces: Components Using braces has been a common practice to realign teeth that predates the beginning of

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Do Braces Change Your Jaw?

The short answer? It depends. The question is deceptive however because it oversimplifies a more complex situation. Braces are just part of a complete orthodontic treatment plan among many different options. When orthodontists design treatment plans to move your teeth, they can change your jaw positioning, which will, in turn, enhance your face shape & profile. It’s important

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Do Braces Affect Speech?

Orthodontists worldwide use braces to treat all sorts of alignment problems. From overbites and underbites to crossbites and other malocclusions (the medical term for “bad bites”), all can be corrected with treatments using braces, lasting from a few months to a couple of years. Although Invisalign and other clear aligner treatments have steadily risen in popularity over the past

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Wedding Teeth Whitening and Straightening: Getting Ready for Your Big Day

I love weddings! And everything about them! While I could go on and on about wedding planning advice—or even after the wedding advice—I’ll stick to your smile in this article! Planning a wedding is one of the most exciting things in the world. You’ve met the love of your life and now you’re ready to plan the

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Invisalign vs. Braces: Timeline Differences and the BHO Method

If you have been researching orthodontic treatment for yourself or for your children, there’s a good chance that you’ve already started to debate between Invisalign and braces. As today’s two most popular treatment methods, Invisalign and braces can treat all mild-to-severe malocclusions (i.e. “bad bites”) like overbites, underbites, crossbites, and underbites. They both correct these misalignments by exerting

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