Recently, I rediscovered plaster dental impressions of my teeth taken by my orthodontist, Dr. Laurence Wright at the onset of treatment as a young teenager. Since I had an overbite known as, “buck ...

How does actual tooth movement with clear aligners compare with intended results? Are certain tooth movements easier to achieve than others? Researchers used 3D imaging software to examine the ...

We've all had that dream where our tooth falls out—you're living your best life on vacation or about to nail a big presentation at work, and suddenly, you notice a molar is missing—or even worse, one ...

The Zoom effect is real. When consumers stare back at themselves for hours on end, it’s easy to find something to focus in on. Teeth being one of them. More specifically, their alignment. That is ...

Orthodontic tooth movement is fundamentally driven by the application of controlled mechanical forces to reposition teeth within the alveolar process. This movement is intrinsically linked to alveolar ...

Orthodontic tooth movement is a dynamic process that involves the controlled displacement of teeth in response to applied forces, an essential component of modern treatment modalities. Recent ...

A digital twin of a patient's jaw created through the integration of AI solutions and computational modeling, enabling precise simulation of anticipated teeth movements under specific conditions. The ...

Teeth that are unusually worn down can also be a sign of acid reflux. This causes stomach acid to seep into the mouth, which ...

An orthodontic device that uses vibration therapy to speed tooth movement in conjunction with conventional orthodontic treatment is undergoing clinical testing at the University of Texas Health ...

Day or night, many of us grind or clench our teeth, and don't even realize we're doing it. Here are three questions to ask ...

Pregnancy does a number on the body — and in ways you may not have fathomed. From morning sickness to drastic emotional changes to physical aches and pains, carrying a baby to term is no walk in the ...