An Extracted Primary Tooth Might Increase Your Child’s Chances of Needing Braces

Posted September 23, 2017 by & filed under Uncategorized.

As your son or daughter grows up their oral structure gradually expands to accommodate the presence of their 32 adult teeth. The alignment of these teeth can be influenced by genetics as well as environmental factors. Primary teeth are meant to be shed at a certain pace, over the course... Read more »

You Will Need to Use a Retainer After Your Braces Have Corrected Your Smile

Posted August 15, 2017 by & filed under Uncategorized.

Through the course of successive braces adjustments, Dr. Joseph Basile has been able to fully correct the alignment of your teeth. However, the tension applied to your teeth during these adjustments might still linger in the periodontal ligaments anchoring each tooth in its socket. If it isn’t addressed in some... Read more »