Despite the recent growth of clear aligner therapy, fixed appliances–i.e., braces–are still the most used orthodontic appliance worldwide. The large majority of braces systems currently on the market are “one size fits all” pre-fabricated brackets that apply the same generic prescription to every patient, despite significant individual differences in malocclusion type and tooth anatomy. Achieving … Read more
Four hundred dollar braces? Is it too good to be true? A Facebook post from a private group is raising some eyebrows and concerns from medical professionals. A woman, who posted in the “Duval County Directory and Promo” private group, claims she’s offering braces for $400 for children in December, including a year of treatment … Read more
Adult patients present with defined treatment goals and priorities. While some of them would like a full mouth rehabilitation, often their goals are more discrete and specific, looking to fix “just the one thing” that brought them into the office. As health care providers, we have to balance the patient’s wishes with their oral health … Read more
Braces are big business. According to the British Orthodontic Society (BOS), three quarters of their members say they’re seeing more grown-ups coming through their doors. Amid the rush to keep pace with demand, many have been expanding and buying new equipment – a trend that saw Barclays bank almost double its loans to dentists in … Read more
The growing number of dental institutions, and the rising prevalence of dental diseases has led to a significant increase in the number of dental practitioners in developed countries. Moreover, the need for specialized dentists and orthodontists is also increasing in developing countries. Thus, the growing number of dentists is expected to increase the number of … Read more
A lot of your patients probably get skittish prior to getting braces right? The best way to calm them down is by reminding them why they are getting braces in the first place and how they will benefit from them. Better yet, show your patients how getting braces will affect their oral health in the … Read more
It was a three-year court battle of David versus Goliath proportions and the victory will have rippling effects for other kids covered by Health Canada’s Non-Insured Health Benefits program. Josey Willier, from Sucker Creek First Nation in Alberta, was just 13 when she suffered crippling chronic pain from the position of her teeth and jaw. … Read more