Dr. Normand Bach's Ortho Blog | Tips & Tricks from Your Orthodontist

When they hear the word “surgery”, many people feel like running in the opposite direction as fast as they can. However, not all cases can be treated through braces alone. For some patients whose skeletal development is complete, surgery is necessary in addition to wearing braces or undergoing an Invisalign treatment for adults. Over time, […]

The first appointment with your orthodontist is decisive. That’s when the specialist will perform all of the tests to determine what strategy to adopt for your treatment. Orthodontists see patients of all ages and backgrounds. Every case is unique and must be treated in accordance with the patient’s specific needs. For example, the orthodontist may […]

There are a lot of good reasons why a plethora of brochures from all sorts of accredited sources extolls the benefits of breastfeeding. A multitude of serious studies has demonstrated beyond a shadow of a doubt that mother’s milk contains elements that are essential to an infant’s development, including antimicrobial compounds, vitamins and minerals, enzymes […]

These days, the adoption of good habits to maintain proper oral hygiene is practically guaranteed in most of the population. We’ve all developed a routine that we implement on a daily basis without even thinking about it. The importance of tooth brushing is commonly taught in the school system in order to raise awareness and […]

Just about any orthodontist in the world will tell you that the ideal age for a first visit is around 8 years old. Of course, everyone’s different, and the estimate may vary from one case to another. Basically, treatment with braces may not be as effective if the patient has already stopped growing. And if […]

We’ve all been there. Thumb-sucking is a phenomenon born of instinct, forming a natural part of any child’s development. However, some children still feel the need to suck their thumb or a pacifier well beyond what many specialists consider to be the normal age. Are you the parent of a child who sucks their thumb […]