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What is a TENS Machine?

Morey Furman | January 18, 2010

Electronic anesthesia is the other name for a portable TENS unit, where we put electrodes on a patient.

Types of Orthodontic Headgear

Menachem Roth | January 11, 2010

There are three main types of headgear.

What is Two-Phase Orthodontic Treatment?

Menachem Roth | January 11, 2010

Generally speaking, the American Association of Orthodontists recommends an orthodontic exam by the age of seven.

What is a 3D Cone Beam Scan?

Menachem Roth | January 11, 2010

In the United States, cone beam scanners have been available since 2001, although they are pricey and not all dental offices have them.

What Are Orthodontic Expanders ?

Menachem Roth | January 11, 2010

The purpose of the orthodontic expander is to widen the upper jaw.

What is an Orthodontic Facemask?

Menachem Roth | January 11, 2010

Patients should keep in mind that the sole purpose of wearing a reverse headgear is to normalize the size of the jaws so they are ...

When to Remove Wisdom Teeth

Mark Hodge | January 8, 2010

Your jaw may not be large enough to accommodate wisdom teeth.

How to Speed Up Your Wisdom Tooth Removal Recovery

Mark Hodge | January 8, 2010

In most cases, the post-surgery recovery period after wisdom tooth removal only lasts a few days.

Information on TMJ

Mark Warner | December 16, 2009

Most TMJ disorders can be cured either orthodontically or restoratively, meaning working on the teeth with crowns or whatever to improve the harmony before the ...

What is an Openbite?

Derek Busciglio | December 2, 2009

Openbites are usually functional in nature, but with problems.