Dr. Benjamin Larrabee and Dr. Prashansa Sharma-Makwana of Advanced Orthodontics understand that maintaining a healthy diet is crucial, especially when you have braces. While braces work wonders in aligning your teeth and giving you a beautiful smile, they also require some dietary adjustments to ensure their effectiveness and prevent any damage. In this blog post, we will discuss why there are foods you shouldn’t eat or avoid with braces, as well as provide you with

A person’s third set of molars, also known as wisdom teeth, can appear later in life. They usually appear in our early 20s or late teens. That is the age when people can be considered adults, ergo the moniker wisdom teeth. However, it might surprise you that there are people without wisdom teeth, which prompts others to ask, are wisdom teeth genetic? Another related question is: how common is it to not have wisdom teeth?

How much of an overbite is normal? Parents can become concerned about their children’s dental health and wonder if their kids need braces when they have an excessive overbite. Specialists from Advanced Orthodontics can diagnose the condition of your child’s teeth thoroughly and recommend appropriate treatments if necessary. In this post, we’ll answer several crucial questions, such as: What is an overbite? Are overbites normal? Do children need braces if they have an overbite? Is

Invisible aligners, or Invisalign, provide a revolutionary treatment option for correcting patients’ dental issues. These custom-made, clear braces can align teeth into their correct place over time. However, they offer distinct advantages over metal braces, such as being easily removable, less noticeable, and easier to clean.  Below, we’ll go over several examples of before and after Invisalign overbite cases, demonstrating how effective they are for patients who have malocclusion. Why Overbites Need Treatment Treating an

Are you concerned about how your child’s adult teeth are popping up? A simple trip to the orthodontist’s office will put your mind at ease. By heading to an orthodontist early in your child’s dental development, a dental professional can check on your little one’s oral health and explain what’s happening with their teeth and any potential steps forward.  Straightening your child’s teeth and checking for other dental issues will put them on a track