Explore the fascinating relationship between orthodontics and speech and how orthodontic treatment can significantly enhance communication skills.
Explore the fascinating relationship between orthodontics and speech and how orthodontic treatment can significantly enhance communication skills.
Early orthodontic treatment can help minimize severe problems in the future, but how do you know when your child should begin orthodontic treatment? Discover five more surprising signs your child should see an orthodontist.
As a Board Certified Orthodontist, Dr. Carlin Weaver is committed to the highest level of excellence for your smile. Read on to learn how she achieved this certification and how it benefits your care here at Weaver Orthodontics!
We understand the importance of convenience and efficiency in your orthodontic treatment. With Dental Monitoring, the process is easier than ever before.
Explore the importance of retainers after orthodontic treatment and how they’ll maintain your beautiful, straight smile.
Orthodontics is not just straightening teeth to improve smiles. Discover how orthodontic treatment can help improve your overall health beyond cosmetic benefits.
An orthodontist focuses on straightening teeth and a dentist mainly handles everything related to cavities, right? Well, that’s only partly right! Orthodontists do a lot more than straighten teeth and dentists are more than just professional tooth fillers.
Digital scanning has revolutionized the orthodontic industry, making the process of getting braces or aligners more efficient, precise, and comfortable for patients. Gone are the days of having to bite into messy, goopy and uncomfortable dental impression trays.
Traditional braces can take a few weeks to get used to and can be difficult to clean. If you are looking for a subtle and more convenient method of straightening your teeth, it is time to look into Invisalign!
The traditional metal braces we all know and love are tried and true - but it was time for an innovation in braces technology! Want braces that are faster, customized and more discrete? We are proud to be one of the only offices on the North Shore that is an authorized provider of LightForce braces, designed specifically to fit your teeth.
Braces, like most orthodontia, have many other benefits besides straight teeth! Braces can help improve your child’s bite, make it easier to brush and floss (preventing disease), and improve your child’s speech. Let’s look at the average ages and indicators for orthodontic intervention.
Does your child snore, breathe through their mouth, have attention issues, or sleep in odd positions in their bed? These issues may be related to an airway obstruction, and can impact the way the jaws and bones develop. Dr. Weaver is specially trained to recognize the signs and symptoms of an airway obstruction.
Did you know that the American Association of Orthodontists recommends a consultation by age 7? Yes, your child will still have mostly baby teeth - but it’s important to see how the jaws and adult teeth are developing! Here are some of the reasons why your child should see an orthodontist sooner rather than later.