by Dr Henry | May 9, 2024 | Braces, Ideal bite, Invisalign
In previous blog posts, we covered overbites and underbites, which led to today’s topic: misaligned or crooked jaw. Crooked jaw is a condition where the upper and lower teeth don’t meet when a person’s jaw is closed. This misalignment of a person’s jaw can lead to...
by Dr Henry | May 5, 2024 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Ideal bite, Orthodontics
According to a Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics study, 22 percent of people have an overbite. An overbite, also known as buck teeth, happens when the top front teeth overlap the bottom front teeth. Some overbites are minor, while others are more severe and...
by Dr Henry | Apr 10, 2024 | Ideal bite, Orthodontics
Prognathism, or underbites, occurs when the lower teeth stick out beyond the upper teeth when a person’s jaw is closed. This misalignment can lead to difficulty chewing, speech problems, and even self-confidence issues. Luckily, with the advancements in orthodontic...
by Dr Henry | Aug 12, 2022 | Adult braces, Adult orthodontics, Braces, Clear braces, Crooked teeth, Early orthodontics, Ideal bite, Metal Braces, Orthodontics
Parents often ask us what is the best age for braces? Truthfully, there is no universal answer. Everyone’s mouth and teeth develop at different paces. Some children may benefit from orthodontic treatment at earlier ages while some may not need to start braces until...
by Dr Henry | Jun 24, 2020 | Ideal bite, Orthodontics
Think you may need corrective jaw surgery? If so, it may be because you were born with a birth defect, have chronic jaw or jaw joint pain, have a tumor or pathology affecting the jaw, or have an open bite or protruding jaw. There are many problems that can be fixed...
by Dr Henry | Jul 8, 2019 | Ideal bite, Uncategorized
The reason we put braces on the teeth of patients with crooked teeth is to obtain an ideal bite. An ideal bite can be a little tricky to define, but there is no doubt that crooked teeth can cause problems, and at Henry Advanced Orthodontics in St. Augustine, bringing...
