Can Braces Help with TMJ Disorders?

Can Braces Help with TMJ Disorders?

What is TMJ? Formally known as the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), it acts as a sliding hinge that connects a person’s jawbone to their skull. There’s one joint on each side of the jaw.  TMJ disorders cause pain in the jaw joint and muscles that...
What Causes Crooked Teeth?

What Causes Crooked Teeth?

A smile is a game-changer for confidence. But for some people, achieving these results is complex.  Malocclusion, or as we know it, crooked teeth, can pose a number of health issues beyond aesthetics.  According to Scientific American, nine out of 10 people...