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…
I want to share an interesting fact with you, did you know that a patient’s face shape and profile can be seriously affected by the decision to extract teeth in your lifetime? It’s true, your face shape now and in the future is partially influenced by how your teeth make up your facial structure. To…