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When preparing for a first visit to the orthodontist, it’s not uncommon for patients to feel nervous. The patient may have heard about someone else’s bad experience, or have outdated…

The internet is a useful tool for learning a new skill, like how to tackle a challenging home improvement project, or a do-it-yourself car repair job. And the web is great for all sorts of online…

The internet is a useful tool for learning a new skill, like how to tackle a challenging home improvement project, or a do-it-yourself car repair job. And the web is great for all sorts of online…

There are plenty of misconceptions about orthodontists and the treatments we provide. While the orthodontists at Tewksbury Office don’t take any of them personally, we do like to point out when…

When it comes to some events in life, one of the most important aspects is to have options available to you. Options are what you get when you and your child seek orthodontic care for straightening…

Let’s get one thing straight: Having teeth that are in proper alignment is about a lot more than just your appearance. Sure, having a great smile is important, but there are plenty of other…

When it comes to the development of their teeth, some children are lucky enough right out of the gate. Their baby teeth grow in nicely aligned with each other, and when all of those teeth have fallen…

If you think orthodontic treatments like braces and aligners are just for children, think again. Our teeth can come out of alignment at any age, and leaving them that way can lead to tooth decay, gum…

Remember when getting braces meant having to wear those unattractive metal “railroad tracks” to straighten them? They were most teenagers’ nightmare, if for only visual reasons. …

Are you a victim of “deep bite”? You probably never heard of the term that Dracula somehow comes to mind, but it’s nothing like that. Deep bite is a malocclusion of your…

You’ve taken that first step toward having a straight set of pearly whites — by getting braces! But in order for those braces to do their job well, and to avoid complications, it requires…

To each his own: face, smile, teeth, and mouth. When it comes those pearly whites, some are fine, but many need to be corrected, included those with misalignments.   Depending on your own facial…