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Wondering if mouth breathing is bad for your child's teeth? Learn how it affects facial development and bite problems, and what you can do about it.

We’ve talked about how kids’ teeth can shift and eventually straighten out again, but what happens when their teeth shift and stay crooked? Crowded teeth can harm your child’s oral health, so we encourage parents to consult an orthodontist.  The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that parents have their child examined by an orthodontist by […]

Do permanent teeth come in with permanent positions? At first, they seem to come in straight, but as more come in, they seem to shift. What causes that shift, and does that mean your child will need braces? Permanent teeth shifting in children isn’t uncommon, and it doesn’t necessarily mean your child will need braces […]

Invisalign is a popular way to straighten teeth, particularly for those uncomfortable with the “mouthful of metal” look they imagine braces will give them. Invisalign and Invisalign Teen move teeth with the power of braces but with a nearly invisible look. The treatment consists of several clear aligner trays, with the next set in line […]