New Year, New Smile
Here’s to new Beginnings and a year full of reasons to Smile! Facts: Teeth shift as we age: Shifting teeth change speech patterns ...
Night Time for a Lifetime!
Retention: Why and How Long? Facts: Teeth can move after completing orthodontic treatment Retention is just as important as the Active...
Palatal Expansion
Facts: First case of palatal expansion was in 1860! An orthoPEDIC (not orthoDONTIC) movement - it permanently changes the shape of the...
Why Every Athlete Needs A Mouthguard: Insights for Fall Sports Parents
Facts: 75% of all Facial Injuries occurred among athletes who did not wear a mouthguard. Not just the obvious contact sports have high...
Understanding White Spot Lesions: Prevention Tips for A Healthy Smile
Removing your braces is the most exciting day of your orthodontic journey - (second to getting your braces put on!) But removing the...
Timing is Everything: The Role of Early Orthodontic Evaluations at Age 7
Facts: Many Orthodontic and Orthopedic problems can be prevented if caught early! The AAO (American Association of Orthodontists)...
Understanding Impacted Canines: Causes and Prevention Strategies
Facts: The canine is the 2nd most commonly impacted tooth (wisdom teeth are #1) Causes? Genetics, lack of space, abnormal positioning of...
Why Does Having A Deep Bite Matter?
Deep Bite - or Overbite - is when the upper front teeth cover the lower front teeth excessively. Why correct it? 3 good reasons: 1) The...
COVID Protocols - December
Our December update to our Covid-19 office protocols... We are dedicated to keeping our patients and families safe.
Help the Kids at CCMC
At any given time of the year, children at CT Children's Medical Center are spending their days receiving treatments, visiting doctors...
