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How to Identify And Treat a Jaw Misalignment In Your Child
About 75% of patients receiving orthodontic care are children and adolescents. Many of these patients are treated for jaw misalignment, which can affect a child's health and even lead to jaw surgery in serious cases. Do you know how to spot misaligned teeth in your...
What Are the Benefits of Early Orthodontic Treatment?
It's estimated that around 45% of children require orthodontic treatment in order to treat functional issues with their teeth. While many go on to eventually receive this treatment, many never do. And of those that do, many receive it much later than is most...
Everything You Need to Know About Eating With Braces
Getting braces is no light matter. Four million children in North America wear braces, and as many as 75% of children can benefit from them. If you or your child needs braces, you should get them as soon as possible. But you shouldn't rush the process. You need to...
Getting Braces: What Is the Best Age to Get Braces?
Did you know that over 4 million Americans wear braces? Among these people, around 25% are adults. Everyone wants to have nice teeth. A lovely smile and straight teeth can be signs of intelligence, health, and success. Having an attractive smile can also boost your...
Louisville Orthodontist: What Can You Eat With Invisalign Aligners?
Across the United States, about 90% of people have issues with misaligned or maloccluded teeth. Orthodontic disorders are increasingly common and luckily so are the treatment options. While traditional metal braces used to be the only option to straighten teeth,...
Do Braces Hurt?
Every year, an average of 4.5 million Americans get braces. That's about the entire population of Kentucky! Most people with braces are between six and eighteen years old, but with Invisalign, adult braces are becoming more popular. No matter their age, each of those...