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Concerns About Orthodontic Treatment: Your Questions Answered You’ve been thinking about fixing your smile for many years, but some concerns about orthodontic treatment are holding you back? Pain, treatment length, aesthetics, daily discomfort: these concerns are common and understandable, but they are often based on preconceived ideas and shouldn’t prevent you from taking advantage of […]

The History of Orthodontics: A Journey Through Time   The history of orthodontics is marked by innovations and discoveries that have revolutionized the discipline over centuries – don’t go imagining the Romans were walking around with Invisalign aligners! Orthodontics, one of the dental specialties, aims to correct malocclusions, i.e., problems with jaw alignment or “bad […]

Crossbite: A Type of Malocclusion A crossbite is often referred to by your orthodontist as prognathism or protrusion of the jaws. In this article, we simplify and clarify this condition. What Is a Crossbite? First of all, a crossbite, scientifically known as prognathism, is a type of dental malocclusion where one or more lower teeth […]

Orthodontic Treatment and the Prevention of Periodontal Disease Did you know that orthodontic treatment can play an important role in the prevention of periodontal disease? These diseases not only affect oral health, but also represent a major risk factor for serious health problems. But what is the link between orthodontics and these diseases? Well, by […]

How to Optimize Orthodontic Treatment Duration Beyond the duration of an orthodontic treatment, it’s a long-term investment that offers much more than an aligned smile; it also contributes to reinforcing your self-esteem and improving your oral and overall health. However, we’ll grant you that wearing braces for several months, if not years, can sometimes be […]

How To Relieve Orthodontic Treatment Pain? Pain or discomfort are frequent and common side effects of orthodontic treatment, especially after brackets have been placed, braces have been fitted, Invisalign treatment has begun or orthodontic appliances have been adjusted. Although generally temporary and benign, such orthodontic treatment pain can disrupt your daily activities and cause discomfort. […]