When you hear the word “braces,” you may imagine the typical metal varieties. Metal braces are still fairly standard today, but your choices are not limited to them. If you would like, you can look into ceramic braces. Since ceramics are still braces, they perform the same function as their traditional cousins. They gently persuade your teeth to come into... read more »
Your dental checkups are vital if you want a top-notch oral health and smile. They are also very important if you want to have a successful and problem-free orthodontic treatment with braces. This is because they deeply clean your teeth, gums and appliance and help you prevent major dental issues, like tooth decay and periodontal disease. So, our orthodontist, Dr.... read more »
When your upper teeth and lower teeth do not contact properly when you close your jaw, you have a malocclusion. Translating the technical term, “malocclusion” means “bad bite”. And, that describes exactly what it is. There are various malocclusion forms: Overbite, underbite, crossbite and open bite--each indicative of their own description. One in five persons have some sort of malocclusion,... read more »
Have you ever wondered whether an orthodontic treatment existed that is very discreet when improving the alignment of your teeth? Are you interested in achieving straighter teeth but are wary of having to wear bulky metal braces that are very visible in your mouth? Fortunately, braces and orthodontic aligners have changed a lot over the years to provide patients with... read more »
Orthodontists like Dr. Mark Padilla will often use traditional braces to correct the alignment and orientation of misaligned teeth. This involves a matrix of metal brackets, wires, bands, spacers, and other components that create a system capable of affecting the periodontal ligaments that anchor your teeth in your mouth. The progressive tension and tightening applied to your braces, teeth... read more »
An increasing number of adults turn to orthodontists like Dr. Mark Padilla to have their misaligned teeth corrected by braces. This process calls for routine adjustments appointments to tighten the braces hardware and alter the periodontal connective tissues that influence the alignment of your teeth. Once this is done Dr. Mark Padilla and the staff at MP Orthodontics can uninstall... read more »
A common orthodontic emergency is a broken braces bracket. Brackets often become damaged because they are fragile and can become damaged from several things, including: - Eating foods that can be damaging to braces - An injury to the mouth - Brushing teeth too vigorously or incorrectly in some way - Using a toothpick - Flossing too vigorously In the... read more »
You may think of orthodontics as a modern development, but in reality, orthodontics has been developing since ancient times. This branch of dentistry has developed gradually over time to become the modern orthodontics we know and love today. Orthodontics in Ancient Times Human remains with crooked teeth have been found dating back 50,000 years. Ancient Egyptian mummies have been discovered... read more »
Here at MP Orthodontics, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website through these articles. Each... read more »