Do you have uneven teeth? Smiles with crooked or overlapping teeth not only lead to issues with our overall appearance, but could have negative impacts on our oral health as well. In today’s blog, your Gary, IN, dentist discusses the benefits of correcting misalignment with orthodontics and preventing oral health problems from developing!
Category: orthodontic treatment
Should You Consider Orthodontics?
Did you know that uneven smiles not only impact our smile’s appearance, but our oral health as well? In order to correct misalignment, we may suggest orthodontics. In addition to metal braces, we may also suggest clear aligners and other options to correct smiles and improve oral health. When should residents of Gary, IN, consider… Read more »
Starting Orthodontic Care
Once you begin orthodontic treatment, you may be wearing braces for a while. This process can be considerably more time-intensive than other forms of restorative dental care. That being said, the changes made by your adjustment can bring about big changes to your appearance, and the condition of your oral health. Many people assume that… Read more »
Using Orthodontics To Fix Crooked Teeth
Orthodontic treatment can be time-intensive, but it provides dramatic, long-lasting changes to your teeth and bite. Because of its pronounced effect on your appearance, it is understandable to think of orthodontics as a cosmetic dental procedure, but it offers benefits for your oral health, too. Straight teeth can be easier to clean, and enables you… Read more »
What Is An Orthodontic Dentist?
Most people go to a general dentist for professional cleanings, yearly exams, extractions, or fillings. There are actually nine fields of dentistry recognized by the American Dental Association (ADA) including orthodontics. Each field specializes in a different aspect of oral or oral-facial treatment. Endodontics, for instance, focuses on diseases of the tooth pulp and surrounding… Read more »
Crooked Teeth and Orthodontics
Orthodontic treatment is a form of professional dentistry that focuses on how well your teeth fit together, and improving their balance if they’re crooked. Known as malocclusion, crooked teeth can take many forms affect patients of all ages, and when not treated, the condition can lead to a host of subsequent dental issues resulting from… Read more »
FAQs About Family Smile Care
A beautiful smile looks great and helps improve overall health. Keeping your teeth and gums healthy requires regular dental care. At Healthy Smiles, we offer the latest in quality dentistry for the entire family. Your Gary, IN dentist, Dr. Nicholas Cain, can help boost the health and appearance of your smile.