There is a lot of information out there about dental bleaching and tooth whitening. Let’s look at this interesting topic and try to get a better understanding of what it is, the options for bleaching and whitening, what it can and cannot do, and when it is...
Almost everyone gets to wear elastics at some point in their orthodontic treatment. Elastics are used for an extremely wide variety of reasons and they are one of the most versatile auxiliaries used in treatment. The main reason they are used is to adjust the bite....
Pokey wires are not fun, and they seem to appear at the most inconvenient times. Although painful, they are usually not a true orthodontic emergency, and can be treated easily and quickly at home with a little orthodontic wax. Whenever a patient starts orthodontic...
One may ask “how did we get to where we are today?” when considering all the modern types and styles of braces. With all the advancements and changes that take place routinely in the field of orthodontics, braces have certainly changed over the past few years. There...
Dr. Luis Carriere is the inventor of the Carriere 3D motion appliance. At various times it has been referred to as a Carriere Appliance, Carriere 3D Appliance, Carriere Motion Appliance, 3D Motion Appliance or just a Motion Appliance. Most people refer to it as a...