Health Information

Information is presented on various health conditions, treatments and procedures with the goal of empowering patients to take an active role in managing their health with informed decisions about their care. This provides patients with knowledge, skills, and confidence to understand conditions and treatment plans that affect them.

The effort ultimately leads to positive experiences with healthcare providers, to improved health outcomes and a better quality of life.

At-Home Orthodontic Care

For patients who wear braces, oral hygiene is extremely important. Food and plaque can become stuck not only between the teeth, but between the small spaces where braces and wires attach. To maintain healthy teeth, and keep braces clean and breath fresh, the mouth should be cleaned t...

Dental Visits During Orthodontic Treatment

In addition to periodic orthodontic checkups during orthodontic treatment, it is essential that patients see their regular dentists. While the orthodontist takes care of any problems that arise with braces, the regular dentist has primary responsibility for...

Orthodontic Care

Care to orthodontic appliances -- headgear, plates, retainers and expansion devices -- are an important part of daily dental hygiene.

Orthodontic Consultations

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends an orthodontic screening for children 7 years old, by which age they most likely have some of their permanent teeth. Visiting a regular dentist alone is not sufficient. All children should be evaluated by an orthodontist to make s...

Orthodontics

Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry concerned with correcting abnormalities of the teeth and jaw. Treatment is designed to help patients both cosmetically and functionally. Orthodontics can straighten crooked or protruding teeth, correct spacing and bite problems, and align lips and teeth...