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It’s possible that jaw surgery could be part of your orthodontic journey. Braces can move your teeth and make them straight, but they can’t move your jaw. Jaw surgery is needed if your upper and lower jaws do not line up. The decision on jaw surgery is a difficult one. It should be a decision…
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Most people never think about their canine teeth, the pointy ones at the corners of your smile. But these teeth do a lot of work. They have the longest roots in the mouth, they help guide your bite when you move your jaw side to side, and they frame your smile. So when they don't…
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Every age group experiences unique challenges and benefits when it comes to braces. No doubt, braces improve tooth alignment and bite health for both teens and adults, but each age group experiences unique advantages and difficulties. Here’s an overview. Benefits for Teens. The main concern for teens is to establish lifelong health benefits from the…
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This panaramic radiograph shows all of the teeth and structures in the mouth Patient. At eight years old, Bellewas referred to Baltimore Orthodontic Group in 2021 for evaluation of developing crowding. Early detection was key to Belle’s successful outcome. Problem. Upon taking a panoramic radiograph as noted above, we identified that Belle’s upper canines were pointed…
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