After orthodontic treatment, it’s common to find yourself in need of a retainer to keep your alignment in the ideal place. Retainers are a useful tool to help keep your smile healthy and beautiful throughout your day. In fact, many people wear retainers at night to help them with their alignment needs. To help you with your retainer needs, our... read more »
Here at Liang Orthodontics, our orthodontist, Dr. Christopher Liang will often recommend braces to correct misaligned teeth. This process requires regularly scheduled adjustment appointments to stretch the periodontal connective tissues that anchor your teeth in your gums. Consistent timing of the adjustments is very important. If you know of an upcoming conflict with an already scheduled adjustment, you should contact... read more »
After months, or maybe even years of wearing braces. Your retainer may not look like much. Compared to all of that metal, your retainer looks like a pretty simple device. And it is, but it has an important job to do. Your make sure your teeth don’t drift out of alignment as they settle into their new positions. Because of... read more »
When we think of orthodontics, we usually think of teenagers, or in many cases adults, who are opting for braces in increasing numbers. However, depending on your the alignment of your child’s bite, your orthodontist may suggest that he or she get treatment around the age of seven. That may sound like an early age, but many orthodontists know that... read more »
Crooked teeth are an ailment that affects many people all around the world. In some instances, teeth may become crooked through no fault of anyone. If this should happen to you, it is vital to restoring your healthiest smile with orthodontic braces. Benefits include the following: - Braces are enormously effective at repairing your smile and improving your self-esteem and... read more »
Can you believe that clear aligners are available? With the Invisalign® orthodontic aligner system, you can improve your teeth with clear aligners. Not only do they work to straighten your teeth, but they also improve your oral hygiene and lessen your risk for oral injuries, all the while ensuring the aesthetics of your natural smile even during treatment. Invisalign is... read more »