Braces Archives - King Orthodontics

Braces Discomfort (Defeat it with 5 Super Hero Hacks)

October 18, 2019/0 Comments/in Braces, General Articles /by Dr King

Braces Discomfort indeed. According to Harvard Health Publications, today’s orthodontic patients come from all ages and walks of life. One out of every five people wearing braces right now is aged 19 or older. Some call this “America’s obsession with a perfect smile.” At King Orthodontics, we view it a little bit differently. After all, what is the closest major organ to the teeth and gums? The brain! The next closest? The heart.

Dr King

I love orthodontics. I love the challenge of creating healthy and beautiful smiles. I love the people I get to meet and interact with on a daily basis. I love taking care of my patients and giving them a smile they can be proud about.

Can I Get My Braces Off Faster | 5 Simple Ways

October 11, 2019/0 Comments/in Braces, Invisalign /by Dr King

Can I get my braces off faster. Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you. Crooked or misaligned teeth, can have a negative impact on your personal and professional relationships. People living or working in the Centerville or Dayton, Ohio area who need their teeth straightened to make eating easier, improve their smile and enhance the quality of their relationships and their lives, the experienced, well-trained, caring orthodontists at King Orthodontics can help. They have the training, technology and expertise to install braces that will make your teeth look great fast.

Dr King

I love orthodontics. I love the challenge of creating healthy and beautiful smiles. I love the people I get to meet and interact with on a daily basis. I love taking care of my patients and giving them a smile they can be proud about.

Will Braces Really Ruin my Lips? (5 EPIC ANSWERS)

September 24, 2019/0 Comments/in Braces, General Articles /by Dr King

Your smile is one of your greatest assets. When you smile, it makes you appear more approachable to people that you meet, and it lets the world know that you are confident. Unfortunately, there are many things that can make you nervous about sharing your smile with the world, and one of those things is having an overbite that causes your top front teeth to protrude.

Dr King

I love orthodontics. I love the challenge of creating healthy and beautiful smiles. I love the people I get to meet and interact with on a daily basis. I love taking care of my patients and giving them a smile they can be proud about.

Do Braces Leave Horrible White Spots on Teeth (5 FACTS)

September 14, 2019/0 Comments/in Braces /by Dr King

The day when your braces get off gives you one of the most exciting feelings during your entire orthodontic treatment. However, this feeling can be messed up by the presence of white spots on your teeth. One common question in this field is whether braces do cause white lesions at the teeth’s surface after successful orthodontic treatment.

Dr King

I love orthodontics. I love the challenge of creating healthy and beautiful smiles. I love the people I get to meet and interact with on a daily basis. I love taking care of my patients and giving them a smile they can be proud about.

Can Braces Help Align My Jaws? {LATEST FACTS}

June 20, 2019/0 Comments/in Braces /by Dr King

Every joint in the human body is designed to move in a specific way, and the jaw joint is no exception. As such, you will experience discomfort, pain and other issues when a joint fails to move as it should. Since the TMJ (jaw joint) is one of the most complex and hardest working joints in the human body, a misaligned jaw is usually a major cause for concern. Incorrect jaw alignment is when the top and bottom teeth are not aligned. The result of which they do not meet comfortably. Besides being uncomfortable and extremely painful in some cases, misaligned jaws can have adverse effects on your dental health.

Dr King

I love orthodontics. I love the challenge of creating healthy and beautiful smiles. I love the people I get to meet and interact with on a daily basis. I love taking care of my patients and giving them a smile they can be proud about.

If I Remove My Braces (Do I Risk Damage?)

March 28, 2019/0 Comments/in Braces /by Dr King

Having orthodontic work done can be a painful and awkward time for anyone. Children, teens and adults that have a less than perfect smile may have an assortment of brackets, wires and spacers which are doing their part to maneuver teeth to their optimal location. This lengthy process is generally something that is tolerable and not such a problematic ordeal. But you may feel differently. It may be tempting to take it into your own hands to make changes to your orthodontic work.

Dr King

I love orthodontics. I love the challenge of creating healthy and beautiful smiles. I love the people I get to meet and interact with on a daily basis. I love taking care of my patients and giving them a smile they can be proud about.

Do Braces Cause Difficulty? [in Speech]

January 29, 2019/0 Comments/in Braces /by Dr King

Overbites make the most common dental disorders. There are two types of overbites – horizontal and vertical. The latter types of overbites occur when teeth on the upper jaw significantly overlap teeth located on the lower jaw. Horizontal overbites occur when the upper teeth protrude in front of those located on the lower side.

Dr King

I love orthodontics. I love the challenge of creating healthy and beautiful smiles. I love the people I get to meet and interact with on a daily basis. I love taking care of my patients and giving them a smile they can be proud about.

What Are Orthodontic Rubber Bands (How Do They Work?)

December 30, 2018/0 Comments/in Braces /by Dr King

Orthodontic appliances are already amazing when you think about how some metal wires or plastic trays can help move your teeth into the desired positions. Then, you add on some rubber bands, and it’s easy to get curious about how each part of the appliance works together. The truth is that none of these components would work without the expertise of your orthodontist bringing them all together just right and making those fine-tuned adjustments, but it’s also fun to learn about how the rubber bands that you wear help to correct issues such as gaps between your teeth and a misaligned bite.

Dr King

I love orthodontics. I love the challenge of creating healthy and beautiful smiles. I love the people I get to meet and interact with on a daily basis. I love taking care of my patients and giving them a smile they can be proud about.

What Are the Signs (Braces May Be Needed?)

November 29, 2018/0 Comments/in Braces /by Dr King

Braces have an ancient and surprisingly intriguing history. Archeologists estimate that the use of braces dates back to as early as 1000 B.C.! Not surprisingly, many early attempts at teeth straightening were more “miss” than “hit.” Luckily, today’s braces have not only mastered the art of creating a beautiful smile, but they are so unobtrusive you may forget they are even there! In this post, learn more about today’s modern braces and gain an overview of the signs that indicate braces might be needed.

Dr King

I love orthodontics. I love the challenge of creating healthy and beautiful smiles. I love the people I get to meet and interact with on a daily basis. I love taking care of my patients and giving them a smile they can be proud about.

Why Mail Order Braces Fall Short (READ HERE)

September 28, 2018/0 Comments/in Braces /by Dr King

Why mail order braces fall short. When you have an amazing set of teeth, it not only boosts your confidence, but it shows to people that you keep your dental health in check. For those who have dental issues, they need to get solutions from an orthodontist to bring their smiles back and enjoy life in its simplest form.

Dr King

I love orthodontics. I love the challenge of creating healthy and beautiful smiles. I love the people I get to meet and interact with on a daily basis. I love taking care of my patients and giving them a smile they can be proud about.