10 Questions You Need to Ask Your Orthodontic Lab
When collaborating with an orthodontic laboratory, dentists play a crucial role in ensuring the success of orthodontic treatments. Effective communication between dentists and orthodontic laboratories is essential for delivering high-quality orthodontic appliances and achieving optimal patient outcomes. To facilitate this communication, dentists should ask the following important questions when working with an orthodontic laboratory. 10 […]
Patient Lost or Broke their Retainer? Here’s Why You Need to Act Fast
A retainer is an essential orthodontic appliance that helps maintain the alignment of teeth after years of braces or other orthodontic treatments. When a patient’s retainer is lost or broken, it is vital for dentists to act fast to address the situation and ensure the teeth stay in their new positions and orientations. In this […]
How Effective is an EMA Device for Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder characterized by interruptions in breathing during sleep. It can have severe consequences on an individual’s health, leading to daytime fatigue, impaired cognitive function, cardiovascular issues, and an overall reduced quality of life. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is the gold standard treatment for sleep apnea, but it […]
The Importance of Retainers After Braces
Orthodontic treatment, including traditional braces and their aligner alternatives, is a transformative process that aligns teeth and corrects dental irregularities. However, the journey to a beautiful and healthy smile doesn’t end when the braces are taken off. After removal, it’s crucial for dentists to educate their patients about the significance of retainers in maintaining the […]
How 3D Printing is Revolutionizing Orthodontics & Dentistry
Ortho technology is a rapidly advancing area of the dental field, and we have 3D printing to thank for that. While 3D printing teeth products isn’t brand new as the technology has been in orthodontic labs for years, it’s being adapted more than traditional methods today. As general knowledge of the process has grown in […]