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Can a parent, unschooled in dentistry, know when their child needs braces? In some cases of protruding or overlapping teeth a parent may have a good idea that braces will be part of their child’s future. But sometimes it’s not so obvious. Sometimes it’s just strange habits that are the telltale sign of future bracing…
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Kelsey and Dr Dao, after treatment completed. Many people start orthodontic treatment as teenagers. Because of this, there is a misconception that after the teenage years, teeth will stay put. As with other areas of the body, teeth can change as a teenager grows into an adult and dental problems can re-emerge. This case study…
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Discuss treatment plans with your orthodontist. It’s not unusual to be a little anxious about getting braces. As we go through life, whenever we do something new, we may have some trepidation about moving forward. The best way to deal with the anxiety about braces is to have a frank discussion with your orthodontist. Before…
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Jenna's Initial Photos Patient. Jenna came to us as an 11-year-old girl who had real concerns about "naturally" missing a front tooth and having another "smaller" front tooth. Problem. We reached out to Jenna’s dentist and worked with him to devise a treatment plan. We decided that the first step would be to leave the…
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