Some of our orthodontic patients at Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics of Virginia have moderately to severely misaligned teeth. In these cases, orthodontists may recommend treatment with traditional metal braces rather than aligners. The great news is that “traditional” metal braces have come a long way over the years. They work faster, look better and are [...]
Invisalign for Adults If you had orthodontic treatment as a child but have experienced movement of your teeth as an adult, Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics of Virginia has a solution for you… Invisalign for adults! Even if you did not have braces as a child and would like straight teeth now, Invisalign is the clear [...]
Orthodontic Treatment at PDOVA At Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics of Virginia, our orthodontic specialists are treating increasing numbers of adult patients. Our patients are not only adults in their 20s to 40s; but also patients aged 50 and better! Some of our young-adult and middle-aged patients find a “Mommy and me” or “Daddy and me” [...]
Choose a Pediatric Dentist As a child, you probably went to the same dentist your parents did for checkups. Perhaps the dental team treated you as a small adult, not explaining much about what was going to happen and whether or not it would hurt. Maybe you had a parent who feared dental visits, and [...]
At Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics of Virginia, we receive many questions about Invisalign Teen and we understand that there may be myths about the treatment that should be addressed. Invisalign Teen is quickly becoming the orthodontic treatment of choice for high school students who would prefer to avoid the metal of traditional braces. There are [...]
Losing A Permanent Tooth Parenting involves comforting your children through the bumps and bruises that are normal in an active life. If your child accidentally knocks out a permanent tooth, it’s important both to take immediate steps to reassure your child and locate the tooth. At Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics of Virginia, we want you [...]
Bad breath in children Bad breath is a common occurrence in most children. It may be a source of embarrassment for your child. As the parent, you can step in and perform the proper oral hygiene techniques for your child until he/she learns them well enough to execute them on their own. There is hope [...]
At Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics of Virginia, we stress the importance of wearing elastics during orthodontic treatment. During the course of orthodontic treatment, a patient with braces may have to wear elastic rubber bands to help correct their malocclusion. For some patients, elastics are worn toward the end of braces treatment to put the final ‘squeeze’ [...]
