A palatal expander is a device that expands the palate, which is the structure made of bone and cartilage at the roof of the mouth. It is installed because the palate is too narrow to accommodate a child’s teeth. The device takes advantage of the fact that a child’s palate has two halves that don’t […]
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How to Care for Braces
If you want braces, you have decided to invest in the future of your smile. Although they come with some temporary life adjustments, they are serving an important purpose. It is very important to take proper care of your braces while you are wearing them. The better you take care of your brackets and wires, the […]
Differences Between Traditional and Self-Ligating Braces
A different option in braces has been steadily growing in popularity. It is self-ligating braces. Although many people may think this is a new thing, this type of braces has actually been available since the 1930’s. It was not until the 1980’s that the technique got better and popularity began to grow. In the last […]
Finding Braces for Children in Austin
You may think the teen years are the best time for braces for your child. You may want to reconsider. Early orthodontics can get a jump on any type of issue your child has with the position of their teeth. It can make it possible to shorten the length of orthodontic correction. In some cases, […]
