A victim of braces and retraction. What can I do? (Photo)

One misconception about teeth is that they are in our heads solely for their ornamental value. Patients and many dentists think this way. However nature does not understand aesthetics. Nature only understands function. To evaluate your function I would at the very least need to see a...

It's pretty easy to move teeth. The complicated part of orthodontics is keeping them straight after treatment which is what retainers do. Typically teeth are moved to a position where they look good but are out of harmony with the muscles and bones. The best way to determine the right functional...

Not necessarily. Spaces are used to make room for teeth that need an orthodontic band around them. A band circles the tooth 360 degrees with a bracket attached on the cheek side. Orthodontic bands are often selected for teeth that need more support due to large fillings, crowns, or...