Do I Need A Dentist Referral To See An Orthodontist?
Do I Need A Dentist Referral To See An Orthodontist? Why Do People Think A Dentist Referral Is Necessary? When I graduated from dental school some thirty years ago, it was an unwritten understanding that the dentist referral would let a patient or parent knows when...
What’s the Deal With Permanent Retainers in Orthodontics?
Over the past 20 plus years of practice as a specialist in orthodontics, there is one undeniable constant with a patient’s orthodontic treatment – teeth inevitably want to move back to their original positions. Our teeth continue to move as we age, particularly the...
“Are Clear Teeth Aligners For Me?”
“Are Clear Teeth Aligners For Me?” When Invisalign and clear teeth aligners were first introduced to the market approximately 20 years ago, my graduate class was one of the first to become accredited to use it. Since that time, Invisalign and other clear...
Orthodontic Evolution & Why You Should Choose Lingual Braces (Hidden)
Orthodontic Evolution & Why You Should Choose Lingual (Hidden) Braces In a society increasingly driven by individual experience, customization, treatment discretion, aesthetics, and a “no fuss” path to completion, lingual orthodontics (braces on the back or...