With more general practitioners offering clear-aligner treatments, being up-to-date on the biological mechanisms and pharmaceuticals that might affect tooth movement is crucial. A new comprehensive ...

There are several different types of dental braces that may be recommended to improve alignment of teeth including traditional metal braces, ceramic braces, lingual braces and invisalign. Each type is ...

Significant root resorption, meaning three millimeters or more, occurs in a much smaller percentage of patients, estimated at around 1 to 5 percent depending on the study. Severe resorption, where ...

A new tool will help orthodontists correctly fit braces onto teeth. Using artificial intelligence and virtual patients, the tool predicts how teeth will move, so as to ensure that braces are neither ...

There is no shame in needing a second round. Orthodontics is not a one-and-done situation for everyone, and the decision to ...