Category: Orthodontics

A midface deficiency can put a damper on anyone's facial aesthetics, but what exactly is a midface deficiency, and how can it be treated? Midface deficiencies refer to an underdeveloped or set...

The Red Line Represents the Frankfort Horizontal Plane. The Frankfort horizontal plane is a term medical professionals often use, but many people often do not know what it is and why it...

When we think about chewing, we may not realize that we need to focus on specific teeth. Biting with the wrong teeth could both harm your teeth and potentially change how your face looks. Ideally,...

Your face can slightly recess after wearing braces, creating a sunken, unhealthy facial appearance. Usually, this occurs because the doctor who did your braces didn't know what he was doing and...

The maxilla is the main determinant of an attractive face. As a person grows older, the maxilla's changes become less extreme, and it becomes less pliable to changes. The peak age for maxilla...

Having a canted smile can keep you from reaching your full aesthetic potential. You might be the only one who notices it, or it might be obvious to everyone in every picture, but there's no downside...