Orthodontic Insights from Ann Arbor Orthodontics

Thumb sucking is a normal comfort habit for little ones, but there's an age when it starts to matter for the teeth. Ann Arbor Orthodontics walks through the timeline, the early signs to watch for at home, whether teeth can correct themselves, and gentle ways to help your child stop.

Some of the snacks most likely to break braces are the ones parents feel best about packing. Ann Arbor Orthodontics explains which everyday foods and habits put brackets at risk, how a knife and a few simple changes keep favorites on the menu, and what to do if something breaks.

After your 3D scan, the real work begins. Learn how Ann Arbor Orthodontics uses digital treatment planning, 3D X-rays when they're needed, and 3D-printed trays and retainers to design braces and Invisalign treatment that fits precisely, plus what this technology can and can't change about how long treatment takes.

Starting orthodontic treatment brings up a lot of questions; some patients ask them out loud, and some don't. An Ann Arbor orthodontist answers the ones that come up most before treatment begins: whether you actually need it, what it costs, how long it really takes, and what happens if your plans change along the way.

The Herbst appliance has helped correct jaw growth in kids for more than a century, but many parents still aren't sure what it actually does. Here's the real history behind it, how it works, what the research shows about results, and why catching this early matters so much for your child's growth.

Wondering how long your child will be in braces? Learn how early treatment, comprehensive treatment, and retention fit together, what typically determines the timeline, and what you can do to help keep your child's treatment on track at Ann Arbor Orthodontics.