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...
A number of years ago, as a new company, Invisalign completely changed the world of orthodontic treatment. The concept, and method of moving teeth sequentially was not new. This form of treatment had been used for decades, but it was woefully complicated and required...
Braces, or orthodontic brackets, are bonded to the surface of the teeth with a special composite that is biocompatible with the tooth structure. These special adhesives are strong enough to allow the braces to stay in place in the hostile environment of the mouth....
Space maintainers are an important preventive appliance that can have a lasting benefit when used appropriately. There are several varieties of space maintainers. Generally, they fall into two categories; fixed and removable. These categories are subdivided into...
Expanders are a commonly used orthodontic appliance. All expanders widen the semi-circular arch the teeth form. This creates space to alleviate crowding, and also creates a fuller, more pleasing smile, enhancing the esthetics of the overall treatment result. Expansion...
There are many dentists out there that offer orthodontic services to their patients. However, they don’toffer the same expertise as our board-certified orthodontists at Braces R Us. While a dentist may focus onyour overall oral health, orthodontists focus solely on...
