Murray & Iszkula Orthodontics Blog

TADs

TADs

Posted on June 12th, 2017 at 10:42 AM

Temporary anchorage devices, or TADs, are small titanium anchors used in certain orthodontic cases to help achieve quicker tooth movement with more efficiency and comfort.

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Craniofacial Orthodontics

Craniofacial Orthodontics

Posted on May 9th, 2017 at 10:39 AM

Craniofacial orthodontics is a sub-specialty of orthodontics that focuses on the treatment of patients with birth defects such as cleft lip and palate. 

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Common Orthodontic Treatments

Common Orthodontic Treatments

Posted on May 9th, 2017 at 9:19 AM

Learn about the most common types of orthodontic treatments and view before & after photos of each.

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Emergency Orthodontic Care

Emergency Orthodontic Care

Posted on April 20th, 2017 at 5:14 PM

True orthodontic emergencies are rare, but when they occur we are available to you. As a general rule, you should call our office when you experience severe pain or have a painful appliance problem you can't take care of yourself. We'll be able to schedule an appointment to resolve the problem.

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Surgical Orthodontics

Surgical Orthodontics

Posted on April 3rd, 2017 at 10:37 AM

Surgical orthodontics, also known as orthognathic surgery, is a type of orthodontic treatment used to correct severe cases that include bad bites, jaw bone abnormalities, and malocclusion. 

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Dentofacial Orthopedics

Dentofacial Orthopedics

Posted on March 30th, 2017 at 10:36 AM

You may have noticed that our doctor specializes in “Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.” While most people have heard of orthodontics, many are confused by the dentofacial orthopedics part of the title.

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Palatel Expander

Palatel Expander

Posted on March 14th, 2017 at 5:09 PM

The palatal expander "expands" (or widens) your upper jaw by putting gentle pressure on your upper molars each time an adjustment is made. 

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Orthodontic Retention

Orthodontic Retention

Posted on February 2nd, 2017 at 5:06 PM

You've worked hard for your beautiful smile; keep it that way!

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Life with Braces

Life with Braces

Posted on January 3rd, 2017 at 4:51 PM

Now that you have your braces, how do you take care of them? It's important for you to know how to properly take care of your braces throughout your entire orthodontic treatment.

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Reminder: Don't forget to use your FSA dollars!

Reminder: Don't forget to use your FSA dollars!

Posted on November 15th, 2016 at 10:49 AM

Believe it or not, the 2016 year is quickly coming to an end! As the calendar winds down to 2017, we know many of our patients will be anxiously eyeing their flexible spending balances.

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