Orthodontic Treatment is no longer simply about straightening crooked teeth. Orthodontists have the opportunity to positively affect the facial change and keep us looking younger longer. As well, older adults seeking care can knock off years of facial aging through the use of updated orthodontic techniques and technology. In this series of 5 blogs, we…

In our last blog, we eluded to undesirable changes that occur around our mouth and in our profile and that they progress through the decades in the form of facial aging. In this second blog, we now want to talk further about the beneficial impact that proper placement of teeth, especially the upper and lower…

In the previous blogs we emphasized the need to allow the patient’s face and profile to largely determine the decision to extract. This would further be influenced by projected changes to the person’s facial structure during the aging process. A good measuring tool to help determine if a person was a candidate for non-extraction treatment…

Over the course of the last several orthodontic blogs, we discussed the ever changing ideals of orthodontic treatment, which not only included the goal of straight teeth, but also included elements of smile enhancement and an attempt at mitigating some of the effects of the aging process on the maturing face. The evolution of modern…

For the last several blogs, we have been discussing many different considerations in orthodontic treatment. We have looked at the facial aging process in adults. The rationale of several treatment choices have been discussed, along with their effects on the patient’s orthodontic outcome. Strategies to lessen the frequency of requiring permanent tooth extraction as part…

Let’s face it, we never outgrow the need for a functional bite or a beautiful smile. Psychologically, a beautiful smile increases our self esteem and allows us to relate more positively towards others.  It has been shown that this positive effect allows us to be more confident, attractive and successful. The benefit of a proper functioning…

Nailing a great selfie is tough! Not everyone can have an exquisite entourage like Kylie and Kim. With these 10 tips and a little bit of practice, you can take your selfie game to the next level. 1. Take selfies in the AM – lighting is everything, and the best lighting can be found in…

Damon self-ligating brackets used on Julie Geller. Notice the minimal exposure of braces in each action shot. As we get older our faces drop, our lips appear deflated, and our jawline sags — it’s no secret, aging sucks! Unfortunately, sometimes makeup isn’t enough, and we seek to consider more drastic options for improvement. I’m going…

There are a lot of positives about getting older, however,  ageing may also bring some not so great issues to the table. Let’s talk about the appropriate age to be assessed for orthodontic treatment. Often folks wonder, do we have to wait for all of the baby or primary teeth to be replaced by permanent…

An obvious goal of orthodontics is straight teeth, however, some of the other positives kickbacks of treatment include a fuller, more beautiful smile, better general smile esthetics (potentially less gummy smile) and in some cases a more balanced face. While all these positives sound great, I often address the question of esthetics during treatment. After…