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5 Causes of Hypodontia or Missing Teeth

5 Causes of Hypodontia or Missing Teeth

by Dr. Richard Lee | Nov 23, 2023 | General Orthodontics, Orthodontic Treatments

Hypodontia, the scientific name for missing one or more teeth, is a puzzle up to 7% of the population deal with. (Al-Ani et al.) But here’s the good news: orthodontic care has some pretty neat solutions up its sleeve! From cool tech-like implants to gap-filling...
Everything You Need to Know About Tongue Thrusting

Everything You Need to Know About Tongue Thrusting

by Dr. Richard Lee | Nov 16, 2023 | General Orthodontics, Orthodontic Treatments

Tongue thrusting might sound like a cool ninja move, but it’s actually something many of our patients do without even realizing it. It occurs when the tongue pushes against your teeth when you swallow, talk, or rest. Over time, this pushing movement shifts your...
Addressing Rotated Teeth Through Orthodontic Care!

Addressing Rotated Teeth Through Orthodontic Care!

by Dr. Richard Lee | Nov 9, 2023 | Dental Braces, General Orthodontics, Invisalign, Orthodontic Treatments

Rotated teeth are like those dance moves that are out of sync with the beat. But don’t fret; we’ve got the lowdown on how to get them back in line. Traditional braces, those shiny metal sidekicks, and Invisalign, the nearly invisible aligners, are here to...
Frequently Asked Questions About Flipper Teeth!

Frequently Asked Questions About Flipper Teeth!

by Dr. Richard Lee | Nov 2, 2023 | General Orthodontics, Orthodontic Treatments

When you hear “flipper tooth,” you might think of a dolphin’s shiny grin. But hold on, we’re talking about something way different. A flipper tooth, also known as a flipper partial denture, is a temporary prosthetic tooth replacement. It helps...
Can I Get Braces a Second Time?

Can I Get Braces a Second Time?

by Dr. Richard Lee | Sep 19, 2023 | Dental Braces, General Orthodontics

Braces again? No, you’re not having a weird déjà vu moment! Believe it or not, getting braces for a second time is more common than you think. Whether you’re eyeing the traditional ‘metal train tracks’ or leaning towards the subtlety of...
The Role of Dental Space Maintainers in Early Orthodontics!

The Role of Dental Space Maintainers in Early Orthodontics!

by Dr. Richard Lee | Sep 5, 2023 | General Orthodontics, Orthodontic Treatments

Your child loses their first baby tooth, and you’re both eagerly waiting for the adult one to make its grand entrance. But what if it’s taking its sweet time? Space maintainers are here to save the day! These orthodontic devices swoop in, holding the fort...
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