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White and Brown Spots on Teeth: Fluorosis, Decalcification, and HypoplasiaA radiant smile is often associated with good oral health, but sometimes, unsightly white or brown spots can flaw the appearance of your teeth. These spots indicate various dental conditions, including fluorosis, decalcification, and hypoplasia. Understanding these conditions’ causes and treatment options is crucial for maintaining […]
Working as a general dentist can sometimes seem tough, but this shouldn’t have to be the case. However, it doesn’t matter how much you study; orthodontic courses alone can only teach you so much, and in many cases, most of your expertise will come from experience and real-life ortho training rather than study. With this […]
First of all, I want to preface this blog that I’ve avoided writing this blog because I am emphatically against premolar extractions for a zillion reasons. Most of the time it’s overkill and not necessary, especially with early intervention. That being said, I want to give my “rules” for extractions: 1. Always, always get a […]
Doctors often ask me about wire sequence for patients. It can be impossible to create a cookbook/cookie-cutter wire sequence but in general this is how I do it: 1. 14 niti (but sometimes you go go straight to 16 if not that crooked) Very rarely do I need to start with 12 niti. It is […]
PURPOSE: The purpose of this appliance is to widen the arch(es) usually to aid in the correction of a crossbite (usually due to a functional shift), resolve crowding, and/or expand overly constricted arches, particularly in the posterior region. When designing your appliance, make sure you communicate your goal to the lab so that the design […]
