Posted on August 10, 2022
According to Humana, over 4 million people in the U.S. wear braces. Having good oral health is suitable for long-term dental care. Keeping your gums and teeth healthy goes a long way toward preventing gum disease and cavities. Getting braces treatment not only improves your oral health but also aligns and straightens your teeth, which… Read more »
Posted on August 9, 2022
There are many reasons why people see an orthodontist, but the most common cause is to improve their facial appearance and smile. According to Humana, over 4 million people in the U.S. wear braces. Orthodontists help enhance your teeth’s function by making it easier to clean your teeth and correcting bite problems. In some cases,… Read more »
Posted on July 14, 2022
Orthodontics for children is important since the key to a healthy smile lies in correcting any teeth and jaw issues during a child’s development. Orthodontists stipulate that treatment is best started at age seven or earlier, according to the American Association of Orthodontics. Starting orthodontic treatment at such a young age ensures that any later… Read more »
Posted on July 7, 2022
As more adults embrace getting braces, the demand for treatment in adult orthodontics is also increasing. The American Association of Orthodontics estimates that one in every five orthodontic patients are adults. As you advance in age, your teeth may start showing signs of wear. When this happens, you may be referred to an orthodontist to… Read more »
Posted on June 30, 2022
Many parents opt for orthodontic treatment to correct issues with their teeth. Approximately four million Americans presently have braces. Many individuals think of braces as a way to straighten their smiles by correcting their crooked teeth. But wearing braces has several advantages beyond just making your smile look nicer. There are several more ways that… Read more »
Posted on June 13, 2022
After treatment with braces can be completed, Dr. Chelian will usually recommend a retainer, which is a small appliance that slips over your teeth and applies just enough pressure to keep them in place. While it may be easy to dismiss the use of retainers, doing so is critical to sustaining the benefits you gained… Read more »
Posted on May 2, 2022
Anyone of any age can seek orthodontic treatment. Orthodontics is a professional practice aimed at correcting misaligned teeth to achieve straight teeth. Straight teeth are desirable because they are easier to clean thus increasing oral health. It entails both the correction of misaligned jaws and teeth and the prevention of future misalignment. Obtaining the appropriate… Read more »
Posted on April 26, 2022
When people meet you for the first time, the first thing they may notice is your smile. When your teeth are not properly aligned, it can affect your self-esteem and cause other oral complications. If you suspect you have an oral health problem, you can seek braces treatment to straighten your teeth and improve your… Read more »
Posted on November 25, 2019
Thinking about getting braces or Invisalign®? Chelian Orthodontics will break it down for you – the pros, and cons, the real difference between traditional braces and Invisalign. First, a brief history. . . Did you know that braces were originally invented in 1728 by Pierre Fauchard? His version of braces consisted of a flat piece… Read more »
Posted on October 31, 2019
It’s almost time for Halloween! And everywhere you turn you see bags and bags of delicious sugary goodness calling to you like a candy-coated siren. I mean, Dr. Chelian may be a Beverly orthodontist, but he loves sugar as much as the next person. The only difference is that as a Beverly orthodontist, Dr. Chelian… Read more »
