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We do everything on our phones today, from listening to our kids favorite music to electronic banking, to seeing who is at our front door while we’re away from home. At Wilson Orthodontics we’re excited to announce that at our practice you can now use your phone to manage your orthodontic treatment too! Using Invisalign® […]

Occlusion is the term used to describe how the upper and lower teeth align and fit together. In a healthy mouth, the upper teeth fit just over the lower teeth. When the teeth don’t align as they should, it is called malocclusion, or a bad bite. There are different classes of malocclusion, all of which […]

Supernumerary teeth, referred to as hyperdontia, are simply extra teeth in the mouth. This condition is fairly uncommon and is seen more frequently with permanent teeth than baby teeth and, in most cases, may not cause problems. However, they can lead to misaligned bites and teeth crowding for certain patients. Our provider of Damon braces […]

You’ve put time, money, and effort into orthodontic treatment to achieve your perfect smile, right? The last thing you want is to see all that progress go to waste! After your braces come off, there’s a chance that your teeth will shift back to their original position – and this is why retainers are so […]

Pricing is an important consideration when deciding on orthodontic treatment, and you may be wondering what exactly the bill will look like at the end. However, the answer isn’t simple. There are different types of braces and the severity of misalignment varies between patients. How much do braces cost in Durham, NC? Our orthodontist explains […]

Pediatric dentists are dentists that care for the specific dental and orthodontic needs of children. A doctor who treats young patients offers a welcoming, kid-friendly office to set children and their parents at ease as they settle into their office environment. Our Oxford, NC, orthodontist explains the main differences between pediatric orthodontics and adult orthodontics […]

Our Chapel Hill orthodontist understands why you wouldn’t want your braces to set off a metal detector. After all, just imagine: you’re standing in line at the airport. You’ve taken off your shoes, pulled your laptop out of its bag, emptied your pockets, and jostled to get your things onto the conveyor belt. The last […]

Our Hillsborough orthodontist commonly hears patients and parents ask about the best way to take care of their teeth during braces treatment. One question we hear is whether to use a regular toothbrush or an electric toothbrush. If you’re worried that an electric toothbrush might damage your or your child’s braces, we have great news […]

  Making the decision to put your oral health first is monumental, especially if you’ve been on the fence and weighing your options for some time. If this is the case, then you’ve likely researched area professionals as well as treatment methods like our revolutionary Chapel Hill, NC, Invisalign aligners. This discreet treatment option has […]