What Is an Early Orthodontic Treatment?

What Is an Early Orthodontic Treatment?

Children as young as seven can receive dental and orthodontic care through early orthodontic treatment, sometimes called interceptive treatment. Contrary to popular belief, the American Association of Orthodontists advises that your child have their first checkup with an orthodontist by age seven instead of waiting until they are preteens or teenagers. A children’s orthodontist can […]

What Exactly Is an Overbite?

What Exactly Is an Overbite?

When the top jaw and teeth overlap the lower jaw and teeth, this is referred to as an overbite. Overbites are a malocclusion, according to dentists and orthodontists. An overbite can be horizontal or vertical. A horizontal overbite is when the top teeth extend over the bottom teeth. In contrast, a vertical overbite is when […]

What Is TMJ Disorder?

What Is TMJ Disorder?

Most people refer to the temporomandibular joint as the TMJ. It joins the lower jaw (mandible) and upper jaw, situated at the base of the skull in front of the ear structure (maxilla). The TMJ is distinct in its construction from most other joints in the body. It comprises a rounded mandibular protrusion that rests […]

All You Need to Know about Orthognathic Surgery

All You Need to Know about Orthognathic Surgery

Jaw surgery, also called orthognathic surgery, fixes problems with the way the jaw bones fit together and moves the jaws and teeth to make them work better. Making these adjustments could also help your facial look. If you have jaw issues that orthodontics cannot treat, jaw surgery may be a possibility for you. Most of […]

What Are Impacted Teeth?

What Are Impacted Teeth?

When teeth don’t come out all the way and stay inside the gums, they are “impacted teeth.” This could be because there isn’t enough room for the tooth, which could cause it to get stuck or grow in the wrong direction. Wisdom teeth are the third group of molars that grow at the back of […]

What Is a “Gummy Smile?”

What Is a "Gummy Smile?"

Easy treatments for a gummy smile help you show off your pearly whites. See or call your dentist at ORIS Dental Clinics today for treatment! What Is a “Gummy Smile?” A gummy smile is a dental problem that can’t be summed up in one word. Since it depends on how other people see it, you’ll […]

What Harm Thumb-sucking May Do to Children’s Dental Health 

Thumb sucking is a normal instinct for a youngster, and many children begin while still in the womb. Thumb sucking becomes problematic only when it gets chronic and lasts well beyond infancy. It is at this point that oral health difficulties become obvious.  According to the Canadian Orthodontic Society, if thumb sucking stops before seven, […]