I just got braces but they put this thing on the roof of my mouth. What is it? (Photo)

Much of my dental practice is involved in undoing the ill effects of bicuspid extraction orthodontics. YES, when you extract bicuspids before doing braces you will OFTEN adversely change the appearance of the patient's face. Taking bicuspids out to relieve dental crowding will make the patient's...

Retainers are necessary to keep your teeth in good alignments. Failure to wear retainers will result in your teeth moving!Typically the cost of a retainer is not very expensive, and often very affordable. Insurances typically don't cover the cost of a retainer anyways. I would call your previous...

Your upper lateral incisors do have excessive gum tissue over them, preventing the normal crown length of those teeth from showing.  It is most likely that this tissue will not recede to the proper level.  You will most likely need some gum tissue trimming after your...