For millions of people, improving their smile with orthodontic treatment is medically important. Getting braces or some other teeth straightening option has brightened lots of smiles, and for many of those people, correcting their malocclusions was integral to maintaining their overall health. Sometimes, though, a less than perfect smile is merely a cosmetic issue instead[…..]
Can You Get Braces with Missing Teeth?
Sometimes, you need orthodontic treatment with a missing tooth. Whether you’re an adult with congenitally missing teeth, your child loses a baby molar during early treatment, or you’ve lost a tooth for another reason, you can still get braces with missing teeth. In fact, there are many situations when orthodontic treatment is recommended for patients[…..]
Talking To Your Reluctant Teen About Braces
Some teens are all about getting braces to straighten their smile, while others are less than excited about the idea of being called a brace face. If your teen is reluctant to get braces, here are some tips: Education: Learn About New Advances in Braces Whatever your teen’s concern, modern orthodontics probably has a solution.[…..]
5 Small Changes With Big Health Impacts
Making a big change in your overall health doesn’t happen all at once. Our lives are made of habits, and the little decisions we make throughout every day accumulate to make a massive impact. Orthodontic care is just one piece of the health puzzle. Even though your orthodontist helps correct very specific problems with your[…..]
12 Reasons to Smile
Sometimes, people with crooked teeth or those undergoing orthodontic treatment to correct malocclusions are hesitant to show their teeth. At Hansen Orthodontics, we think there should be more smiling in the world! Even if your grin is less than perfect, the world can always use a little more joy. Smiling releases endorphins in your system,[…..]
What’s The Fastest Way to Straighten My Teeth?
When you’re thinking of orthodontic treatment for yourself or a family member, one of the first questions you ask is this: How long does it take to get straight teeth? That’s not a question that’s easy to answer in a blog post. There are too many variables to consider, and everyone’s mouth is unique. You[…..]
