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Practical Solutions for Orthodontist
Jacqueline Fulop-Goodling, DMD, uses social media to connect with and keep new patients She has 3,000 Likes on Facebook. She has a huge teenage fan base. She is constantly on tour, and when she is home, celebrities flock to her. She is a master ... Read More
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When and should Your Child Have an Orthodontic Examination?
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that all children receive an orthodontic screening by age 7, especially if they exhibit the following signs or habits: -Early or late loss of baby teeth -Mouth breathing -Difficulty in chewing ... Read More
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Your Child and Braces | What You Need to Know
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that everyone by 7 years of age should get evaluated by an orthodontist. This includes if your child is being followed by a pediatric dentist because orthodontists specialize in dentofacial ... Read More
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Advances In Dentistry
In the last few days we had several inquiries about some of the newer products that we can share with our patients and readers. We start with the introduction of the DIAGNODENT-laser like cavity detecting device. It is 90% accurate in locating ... Read More
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Gum & Your Teeth: The History of Gum
The ancient Greeks chewed a substance called mastiche to freshen their breath. The chewy material was made of resin from the bark of the mastic tree, which is native to Greece and Turkey. In the tropical rainforest of what is now Central ... Read More
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Life With Braces
Eating with Braces What can you eat? Let’s talk about what you can and cannot eat. For the first day or so, you may want to stick to a softer diet until you get fully comfortable with your braces. Avoid chewy candy, and biting into hard ... Read More
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Invisalign Teen Product Fits In with a Teen’s Active Lifestyle
Invisalign Teen Product is a clear removable aligner that doesn’t interfere with a teen’s active lifestyle. Jacqueline Fulop-Goodling, an orthodontist, Spokesperson for Invisalign Teen, and an Invisalign Elite Premier Provider ... Read More
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Teeth Grinding | Management & Cures
You have probably read about gnashing of the teeth. Authors from Mark Twain to Charles Dickens to the scribes of biblical times have referenced this popular idiom for an expression of extreme anger. But if you find yourself or a family member ... Read More
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Wisdom Teeth | What You Need to Know
If you were waiting for some extra brainpower to kick in with the arrival of your wisdom teeth, don’t hold your breath. Wisdom teeth are intelligent only in name, and are actually correlated with an advance in age, not an increase in ... Read More
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When Is Your Child Ready for Braces & Orthodontic Treatment?
The who, what, when, where, and how of orthodontic treatment can be a daunting pile of questions regardless of whether your first or your seventh child is due for some wires. And while it may seem early, the American Association of Orthodontics ... Read More