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Dental Health: Sealants

Dental sealant is a thin, plastic coating painted on the chewing surfaces of teeth -- usually the back teeth (the premolars and molars) -- to preve...

Dental X-Rays

Dental X-rays help dentists visualize diseases of the teeth and surrounding tissue that cannot be seen with a simple oral exam. The dose of radiati...

What Causes Overbite?

An overbite is when the front teeth overlap the bottom teeth while the mouth is closed, according to the American Association of Orthodontists. An ...

Surgical Teeth Straightening: The Pros and Cons

The risk of complications is usually minimal when teeth straightening surgery is performed by a skilled oral and maxillofacial surgeon under the gu...

Overbite Vs. Underbite: What's The Difference?

Invisible aligners are a treatment option for people with minor spacing issues or mild-to-moderately crowded teeth. “Aligning jaws, straightening t...

Overbite Causes You Should Know

A small lower jaw, tooth loss, and early childhood habits like thumb sucking are a few of the reasons why you may have an overbite. People who freq...

Is An Overbite Normal?

An overbite is one of several common bite issues that people experience. “Having an overbite is normal and ideal when the top teeth overlap the bot...

'Do I Have An Overbite?' Here's How to Tell

“Symptoms related to an excessive overbite may include difficulty speaking or sleeping,” Daniel Berant, DDS, an orthodontist at Smile Design Manhat...

How to Straighten Teeth At Home

In recent years, clear dental aligners have become a popular way to straighten teeth without braces or invasive procedures. Clear aligners are typi...

How to Fix An Overbite Without Braces

“Orthodontics such as clear aligners can alter the overbite, and [commonly achieve] an ideal measurement after treatment. Through intrusion and ext...

Can Your Overbite Come Back After Braces?

If the teeth are not retained properly after braces, these fibers pull the teeth back to their original position. After your teeth have moved into ...

LASIK Surgery for Nearsightedness: Your Questions, Answered

“LASIK is a good treatment for nearsightedness, with a success rate of 99% achieving 20/40 vision, over 90% achieving 20/20 vision, and 96% satisfi...