Orthodontics- Braces, Retainers, TMJ
Information on why you may require braces and the treatment options available to correct various orthodontic situations. Learn what types of braces and appliances are used to correct your teeth and jaw, plus discover how to manage with braces and the proper brushing and flossing techniques for your situation.
What Are Orthodontic Records?
Your dentist or orthodontist has recommended orthodontic records; but what are they? Find out what orthodontic records are and why they are necessary.
Your dentist or orthodontist has recommended orthodontic records; but what are they? Find out what orthodontic records are and why they are necessary.
Braces Friendly Soft-Crust Pizza
Braces wearers will love this soft-crust pizza recipe, courtesy of Pam Waterman, author of "The Braces Cookbook Recipes You (and Your Orthodontist) Will Love).
Braces wearers will love this soft-crust pizza recipe, courtesy of Pam Waterman, author of "The Braces Cookbook Recipes You (and Your Orthodontist) Will Love).
The Braces Cookbook - Recipes You (and Your Orthodontist ) Will Love
Review of "The Braces Cookbook Recipes You (and Your Orthodontist) Will Love" written by Pamela Waterman and Brenda Waterman.
Review of "The Braces Cookbook Recipes You (and Your Orthodontist) Will Love" written by Pamela Waterman and Brenda Waterman.
Do You Need Braces?
Orthodontic treatment is used for more than just straightening your teeth. Many people wonder if they would benefit from braces. Learn about orthodontic treatment and find out if you or your loved one may need braces now or in the future.
Orthodontic treatment is used for more than just straightening your teeth. Many people wonder if they would benefit from braces. Learn about orthodontic treatment and find out if you or your loved one may need braces now or in the future.
Orthodontic Archwires
Archwires are used in orthodontics. The definition of an archwire is examined.
Archwires are used in orthodontics. The definition of an archwire is examined.
What is an Orthodontic Bracket?
Brackets are used to move teeth into their correct position. Learn about how they work and what to expect if you need braces.
Brackets are used to move teeth into their correct position. Learn about how they work and what to expect if you need braces.
What is an Orthodontic Band?
The use of bands in dentistry is very common when constructing appliances and when wearing braces, unfortunately not for making "Top 40" hits! Learn about bands and their uses in orthodontics.
The use of bands in dentistry is very common when constructing appliances and when wearing braces, unfortunately not for making "Top 40" hits! Learn about bands and their uses in orthodontics.
Find an Orthodontist in Your Area
As defined by the American Association of Orthodontists, an orthodontist is a " qualified dentists, who after graduating from dental school, go on to additional full-time university-based education in an accredited orthodontic residency program supervised by orthodontists". Use their handy online form to find an AAO member orthodontist in your area.
As defined by the American Association of Orthodontists, an orthodontist is a " qualified dentists, who after graduating from dental school, go on to additional full-time university-based education in an accredited orthodontic residency program supervised by orthodontists". Use their handy online form to find an AAO member orthodontist in your area.