Before braces I didn't have a gap between my front 2 teeth and now I do, what happened? (photo)

Premolar Extractions Controversy There is probably no facet of orthodontic treatment that has caused as much controversy as the decision to extract, or not to extract, permanent teeth: and more specifically, whether to extract four premolars or to “develop” room for non-extraction tre...

Cannot help but comment on Dr. Lauson's comment!Where does he get the idea that skeletal expansion of the upper jaw is not possible in an adult is a "Myth"?As an orthodontist I have not seen any good scientific studies that show that this is possible...I would love for him to provide me with the...

Extractions are just a tool...done right...good results...done wrong..bad resultsGiven your very "full" facial profile  you will end up at the end still a little protrusive  EVEN with extractions Of course you can always do it without extractions, but you will end up even more...

Everyones face has some asymmetry..some more than others.  As you grow this asymmetry can get worseIt may be that you have had braces on for so long because the asymmetry is making it harder to correct your bite as the teeth are attached to the jaw bones which are not symmetricFor what it...

Retainers by design are not supposed to be active, just retentive.  An invisalign retainer (Vivera) may be a good option, but short roots have no "cure".  They are likely are a result of waht we call traumatic occlusion, or simply a bad bite.  There are basically two choices,...

Braces are a fantastic way to move teeth in big ways.  However, if one was to ask to move a tooth 0.3 mm, they would be frustrated and disappointed.  Fine tuning a bite after braces has two options, make retainers (NOT clear tray type ie essix) and let the teeth grind their way to fit...