It’s not uncommon for parents to give their young children a bottle or juice before naptime or bedtime, but milk and sugary liquids can be harmful to a child’s mouth and teeth — more so in younger children — when left sitting in the mouth. When they drink these liquids, they may sit for a period of time in their mouth…
Malocclusion is a medical term used to misalignment of teeth which can lead to oral complications such as overcrowding, overbite, crossbite, and underbite. Upper East Side Orthodontics explains the different types of malocclusions as follows: Overcrowding – This is the most popular form of malocclusions especially in adults. It refers to the crowding of teeth due to insufficient space. This…
Many people have upper and lower teeth that come together in a way that leaves space between the two sets of teeth when the bite is closed. This condition is commonly called an open bite or malocclusion. An open bite is often the result of childhood habits like thumb sucking or tongue thrusting which involves pushing the tongue through the…
If you have misaligned teeth and would like to get braces, consult your professional Upper East Side Orthodontists first. In the first appointment, Dr. Basir, Dr. Vaysman, or Dr. Jahn’Shahi will discuss your dental history and examine your teeth so as to determine the best treatment course to take. If you decide to get dental braces, our team will further…
Your Upper East Side Orthodontists are trained to identify bite problems, and while we many times are working on teenage and adult mouths, it actually can benefit your child to have their development guided from the beginning. Parents are advised to take their children to the orthodontist by the age of 7 years. Dr. Jahn’Shahi, Dr. Basir, or Dr. Vaysman…
