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Preventative Care and Wheaton Orthodontics

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Preventative Care and Wheaton Orthodontics Preventative care is a crucial part of your mouth’s health. When you neglect to care for your teeth and gums regularly, you are putting yourself at risk for more severe problems. Some of these problems may have long term or permanent effects and could also impact more than your oral […]

Nickel allergy or nickel sensitivity in dentistry and orthodontics – Wheaton orthodontist

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Collection of studies and information about nickel allergy or nickel sensitivity in the dental field Orthodontics Nickel titanium wires are often used for orthodontics. Nickel ion release is higher when a cell phone is used a lot.  The saliva concentration of nickel in patients with nickel titanium wires or other orthodontic appliances containing nickel is […]

Anterior open bite

anterior open bite

AOB or anterior open bite treatment options Anterior open bite treatment options can be confusing, difficult and the problem can relapse. Anterior open bite causes Typically the cases are multi-factorial involving both hereditary and environmental factors. The causes break down into skeletal and dental problems. AOB treatment options There are several options to fix an […]