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THE EARLIEST EFFORTS to change the position of teeth go back as far as 400 BC. Aulus Cornelius Celsus of Rome theorized that teeth could be straightened with manual pressure. Not exactly right, but he got the ball rolling!
IN THE PHARMACY section of every grocery store, one side of an entire aisle is often dedicated to dozens of toothpaste options. We want to help our patients find the right things to look for to help narrow that selection down.
THERE ARE MANY benefits of having straight teeth beyond just looks. Studies show that when someone has a straight smile, others see them as more intelligent, successful, and likely to get dates compared to someone with crooked teeth. But why do so many people’s teeth grow in crooked in the first place?
OF COURSE WE SMILE when we feel happy, but there’s evidence to show that the link between smiling and happiness might go both ways — the simple act of smiling can make us feel a little better! Even a fake smile releases endorphins (the feel-good hormone), so it might be worth smiling in the face of a rough day; it might just improve.
ANYONE WHO HAS had braces knows that feeling of pressure that gradually pushes teeth toward their correct positions, but what’s really going on? Orthodontic treatment is fascinating all the way down to the cellular level, and we want to bring our patients in for a closer look.
GUM DISEASE, TOOTH DECAY, and other oral health problems don’t set in overnight. That’s why it’s so important to have regular checkups and to be diligent with daily oral hygiene habits. If it’s been a while since the last trip to the dentist, here are the top 5 signs it’s time to schedule a quick visit:
Why summer?
HAVING WISDOM TEETH removed can be like a rite of passage for young adults, even though some people don’t even get wisdom teeth and others have enough room to fit the full set. But how do wisdom teeth affect orthodontic treatment?
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