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A sports mouthguard is a crucial accessory for many athletes. It protects your teeth from impact and is especially important in contact sports like football, hockey, and rugby. If you’ve started wearing braces, you may be wondering what type of mouthguard you need to protect your teeth. Here’s everything you need to know about finding the best sports mouthguard for braces.

Can You Wear a Mouthguard with Braces?

Yes, you can wear a mouthguard with braces, however, you’ll need to be more...Read More

The Benefits of Dentofacial Orthopedics for Adults

While you may be suffering from jaw pain, headaches, and other painful symptoms of jaw misalignment, you may think it’s too late to do much about it. You’ll be glad to know it’s not too late.. Additionally, you may be constantly worrying about the appearance of your smile and may even have difficulty cleaning between your teeth – which can lead to dental decay and gum disease. These are all reasons to consider reaching out to our...Read More

 

Dentofacial Orthopedics for Children – Optimal Timing

Children are typically better candidates for dentofacial orthopedics due to the fact that their jaws are still growing. Dr. AlJanabi will screen your child around the age of 8 or 9 to determine if your child could benefit from this type of therapy.

Between the ages of 9 and 11, children undergo significant growth, making this the ideal time to begin effective dentofacial orthopedic therapy. Dr. AlJanabi highly...Read More

What Is It And How Does It Differ From Traditional Orthodontics?

Many people think of orthodontics as simply the practice of having their teeth straightened with braces. But, did you know that this field of dentistry includes dentofacial orthopedics, which concentrates on improving the position and dimensions of your facial bones and jaw?

While orthodontics focuses on straightening your teeth and ensuring they are properly aligned, dentofacial orthopedic treatment focuses on the alignment of...Read More

Choosing Orthodontic Treatment as an Adult

Even after reading all the information about the advanced treatment options available these days, you may feel as if you’re alone in considering adult orthodontic treatment. Nothing is further from the truth – as there are many adults who wear braces – there’s just a good chance you never noticed.

According to the American Association of Orthodontics, 20 percent, or one in five orthodontic patients, is an adult – which is probably a...Read More

You are Never Too Old to Improve your Smile

As we explained previously, it is much less traumatic to go through orthodontic treatment than it used to be – and that applies to everyone – no matter your age. Orthodontic experts have been developing and improving these treatments, using science and technology, for many, many years – and the appliances and procedures have gotten to the point where anyone, no matter their age, can straighten their teeth effectively.

There is simply no age...Read More

Crooked Teeth Have Always Been a Problem.

Humans have been having problems with crooked teeth for as long as they’ve been around. It’s just a fact. Archeologists have unearthed skulls of Neanderthal humans who had crooked teeth. However, as people became more advanced, they began to come up with ways to correct this problem.

As early as 400 B.C, Hippocrates documented misaligned jaws and teeth, Egyptian mummies were discovered wearing metal braces (though not nearly as advanced as...Read More

For certain adults, standard Orthodontic treatment such as braces may not be enough to fix issues with your jaw. In some cases, patients need surgical orthodontics near Dongan Hills to correct jaw irregularities that can affect the ability to chew, bite and speak. In addition to surgery, orthodontic treatment is performed before and after the procedure to ensure your upper and lower teeth line up properly.

Who is a Candidate?

This procedure is necessary for patients that have upper and lower...Read More

An example of state-of-the-art technology in the dental world is Invisalign in Brooklyn, NY. At Brooklyn Orthodontics, Dr. AlJanabi and his team want all patients to get the most out of their Invisalign experience, so we have put together some helpful tips.  

The First 48 Rule

We recommend wearing your trays as often as possible during the first 48 hours of treatment. This initial phase is very important to ensure treatment is accurate and effective. If possible, only take your trays out...Read More