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People mainly identify orthodontics with braces. But while they’re a major part of it, braces aren’t the only way this important dental specialty can make a difference in a person’s bite. For example, orthodontics can help guide the development of a younger patient’s facial structure that could head off future upper teeth misalignment. The area Read More

Do you have questions about Invisalign? Maybe we can help. You love the idea of finally fixing your crowding or uneven smile but you don’t relish the idea of wearing metal braces in order to do it. If you feel this way then you may be excited to learn more about Invisalign. This orthodontic system Read More

In her decades-long career, renowned actress Kathy Bates has won Golden Globes, Emmys, and many other honors. Bates began acting in her twenties, but didn’t achieve national recognition until she won the best actress Oscar for Misery — when she was 42 years old! “I was told early on that because of my physique and Read More

Somewhere around age 6, your child’s primary (baby) teeth will begin to give way to their permanent set. If all goes well, you’ll notice all the front teeth erupting in the right position: the top teeth slightly overlapping the bottom and all coming in without crowding. Sometimes, though, the process doesn’t occur as it should Read More

Let’s say you’re traveling to Italy to surprise your girlfriend, who is competing in an alpine ski race… and when you lower the scarf that’s covering your face, you reveal to the assembled paparazzi that one of your front teeth is missing. What will you do about this dental dilemma? Sound far-fetched? It recently happened Read More

We treat most malocclusions (bad bites) with braces or clear aligners. But not all malocclusions are alike — some can require extra procedures to achieve successful results. One such example is when incoming teeth crowd other teeth and cause them to erupt abnormally. The crowding also reduces the space needed to move the misaligned teeth Read More

Cavities can happen even before a baby has his first piece of candy. This was the difficult lesson actor David Ramsey of the TV shows Arrow and Dexter learned when his son DJ’s teeth were first emerging. “His first teeth came in weak,” Ramsey recalled in a recent interview. “They had brown spots on them Read More

Metallic wire braces have been the standard for straightening teeth for generations. Although they have been modernized, and remain an effective method for straightening teeth and correcting significant bite and alignment problems (malocclusions), many older teenagers and adults are understandably hesitant to opt for traditional braces. Due to concerns over everything from social pressures to Read More

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers that homeopathic teething tablets and gels may pose a risk to infants and children. The FDA recommends that consumers stop using these products and dispose of any in their possession. Homeopathic teething tablets and gels are distributed by CVS, Hyland’s, and possibly others, and are Read More

Now in your adult years, you feel you’ve functioned pretty well even with a few misaligned teeth. You may also think having them straightened at this point may not be worth the effort and expense. But there are solid reasons — beyond, of course, the psychological and social benefits gained from a new smile — Read More

When you’re among the top players in your field, you need every advantage to help you stay competitive: Not just the best equipment, but anything else that relieves pain and stress, and allows you to play better. For top-seeded Canadian tennis player Milos Raonic, that extra help came in a somewhat unexpected form: a custom Read More

Orthodontic treatment is a big investment. But given the benefits for future good health and a more attractive smile, it’s well worth it. In the here and now, though, braces wearers face a different threat to their dental well-being — dental disease. Wearing braces can actually increase the risk of disease and make it more Read More

Can you have healthy teeth and still have gum disease? Absolutely! And if you don’t believe us, just ask actor David Ramsey. The cast member of TV hits such as Dexter and Arrow said in a recent interview that up to the present day, he has never had a single cavity. Yet at a routine Read More

Orthodontics can produce an amazing smile transformation. With today’s advanced appliances and techniques even the most difficult malocclusions (bad bites) can be overcome. All of this innovation, however, depends on one basic anatomical fact: though firmly set in the mouth, our teeth can still move. Teeth are actually held in place by the periodontal ligament, Read More

Find out if this kind of retainer is the best option for you after you’re done wearing braces. It can be an exciting time when our Wausau, Marshfield and Eau Claire, WI orthodontist, Dr. Gregory Lamansky, finally takes off your braces. Now you finally have that straighter smile you have always wanted. Of course, it’s Read More