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When should my child first visit the orthodontist?
If your child has been a patient of the same dentist for some time now, then they should be keeping tabs on their dental growth progress and will likely recommend the right time to consider treatment. The American Association of Orthodontist suggest that children...
How long does treatment last for?
The length of orthodontic treatment varies from patient to patient and is determined by the severity of the case and other variables. Typically however, most cases will take any where between 12-36 months, with the average amount falling closer to two years. In order...
How does treatment work?
There are various types of orthodontic appliances to help straighten teeth, but they all generally work under the same principle. Braces place gentle, but continuous pressure on your teeth, affecting bone cells around the roots of the teeth and allowing them to slowly...