Cosmetic Dentistry

“Do braces fix underbite?” she wonders.

Do Braces Fix an Underbite?

Although underbites are less common than other alignment problems like crowding or overjet (i.e., overbites), they often require more complex treatment plans.  Like overjet, an underbite is a type of malocclusion. A “malocclusion” is the clinical term for a bite in which a person’s teeth do not properly align when their jaws are closed. In underbite […]

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Early Orthodontic Treatment in Children

Early Orthodontic Treatment in Children

Even though many of us picture orthodontic treatment as something for teenagers, the  American Academy of Orthodontists recommends that children have their first orthodontic consultation by age 7. While orthodontic treatment is available to people of all ages, orthodontists can more easily correct problems early while a child’s face and jaw are still developing. Early

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