Orthodontic Blog - Fresh Orthodontics

Orthodontic treatment is using a metal brace to align teeth by moving them through the hard and soft tissues in order to reorganize them in a healthy and aesthetically pleasing manner by way of a controlled inflammation of the periodontal tissues.

Recently, a Japanese artist has made a rendition of the entire alphabet in white gauze statues.

The best time to get orthodontic treatment is directly after the second molars erupt. This is usually between 9 and 13 years of age.

Certain drugs can cause severe complications in the mouth, and the bone regenerative products known as bisphosphonates are one such class of drugs. While doing wonders to fight off cancer and to treat osteoporosis, they do have some rather nasty side effects as well, and can contribute to one of the scariest conditions known to man, osteonecrosis of the jaw.

There are two negative aspects of orthodontic treatment: enamel demineralization and heightened bacterial activity in the mouth. Our previous piece was about the latter of these problems, so this shall be dedicated to the former.