Has an orthodontist expressed concern over the gap(s) in your teeth? Tooth Gap Orthodontics There’s more to it than aesthetics, especially since many people find gaps in teeth charming. However, not all orthodontists have a healthy chairside manner or the skills to fully explain why the gaps in your teeth should be closed. Sometimes, leaning too much on the “improve... read more »

What’s it like being an orthodontist? How much about braces, aligners and tooth manipulation do you really know? Orthodontics Statistics Even if you’ve worn braces (or your child has), learning some fascinating statistics about this dental specialty might serve you well on trivia night (or when considering orthodontics in the future). The American Dental Association reports that 70 percent of... read more »

Braces, candy, exercise and water — no matter what it is, you can definitely have too much of a good thing. Braces Left On You should always see your dentist twice a year, but attending regular appointments is even more critical for orthodontic patients. If you or your child has braces, your orthodontist is watching how the teeth and mouth... read more »

A California judge dismissed a lawsuit brought against the makers of Invisalign, an alternative to metal braces, who claimed the treatment did not correct her malocclusion. Invisalign Wins Lawsuit The lawsuit, filed in 2015, claimed an Invisilign brochure falsely advertised the product as a means of treating a malocclusion, a condition in which unusually smooth molar surfaces cause a poor... read more »

Cavemen didn’t wear braces, and it’s not just because they weren’t invented yet. Did you know our teeth are more crooked now than in past centuries — and creature comforts are to blame? Ancestor Braces Imagine your distant cavewoman ancestor. She really used her teeth to chew, tear and as a tool. And if she was progressive, she came up... read more »

Here at Johnson Elite Orthodontics, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website through these articles.... read more »