My daughter seems to have relatively straight teeth but my general dentist recommended seeing an orthodontist. Why?
Orthodontists deal with both the appearance and function of teeth. While your daughter’s teeth may be straight, your dentist may be concerned with their function both in the short and long term. The upper and lower teeth need to…
Why do I have missing teeth and what can I do about it?
Some people are born without some of their permanent teeth, and this condition is called congenitally missing teeth. Genetic factors cause congenitally missing teeth and this condition is often seen in generations of a family. So, if mum, dad and/or…
My daughter seems to have relatively straight teeth but my general dentist recommended seeing an orthodontist. Why?
Orthodontists deal with both the appearance and function of teeth. While your daughter’s teeth may be straight, your dentist may be concerned with their function both in the short and long term. The upper and lower teeth need to bite…
Extraction of permanent teeth with Orthodontics
Extraction of permanent teeth and Orthodontics Why would this be? The majority of the time, orthodontic treatment with braces can be achieved without the removal of permanent teeth. In some cases, however, the removal of permanent teeth is required to…