Best Mouthwash for Oral Health
As we all know, or should by now, the key to maintaining great oral health is keeping up with a daily plan of flossing, brushing, and using mouthwash. These three practices in combination will help you avoid tooth decay and keep bacterial infections at bay. At Geller Orthodontics, we’ve noticed that it’s usually not the […]
What is Dentofacial Orthopedics?
You may have noticed that we specialize in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. And while most people we talk to have heard of orthodontics, many are confused by the dentofacial orthopedics part of the title. Today, Dr. Geller and our team thought we would explain the difference. While orthodontics entails the management of tooth movement, dentofacial […]
Overbite or Overjet?
The words “overbite” and “overjet” certainly sound similar. Both conditions concern your front teeth. Both conditions fall under the same category of bite problems—Class II malocclusions, if you want to be technical. So it’s not surprising that they’re often used interchangeably. But while there are similarities, overbite and overjet are also distinctly different. Overbite/Overjet Geometry […]
October is National Orthodontic Health Month
What does the month of October mean to you? For people in the northern hemisphere, October is when the weather starts to get a little chilly: heavy jackets might come out of storage and the summer clothing gets packed away. You might start making plans for the upcoming holidays or looking at the beautiful and […]
Caring for Braces During Orthodontic Treatment
After getting your braces, it is important to know how to care for braces in order to ensure that your braces stay intact and do their job so that your teeth are in top-notch condition after you complete your orthodontic treatment. Today, our team at Geller Orthodontics thought we would provide you with five tips […]
TMD Problems and How You Can Prevent Them
Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) describe a set of conditions that involve trouble with your jaw and face muscles. They result from a problem in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which is a hinge that connects the temporal bones, in your skull in front of each ear, to your jaw. The joint enables you to talk, yawn, […]
Just What Is Plaque?
From the time you were small, you’ve been warned about the dangers of plaque. Why? Because: And really, do we need to know much more than this to motivate us to brush? But if you’re in a curious mood, you might be wondering just how this soft, fuzzy film accomplishes all that damage. Let’s take […]
Dental X-Rays: Are They Safe?
Dental X-rays have been a function of dental healthcare for a long time. That in and of itself should be good news, because it means we’ve had plenty of time to improve them. A lot of people ask: Are Dental X-Rays Safe? While there is always some risk in exposure to radiation, dental X-rays has […]
What is a palatal expander?
Orthodontists like Dr. Geller recommend your child’s first orthodontic visit around age seven. At this early stage, we check how your child’s jaw and facial bones are developing and make sure there’s enough room for their adult teeth to come in properly. One common treatment we might recommend is a palatal expander—a custom orthodontic device […]
Make this the Year You Stop Smoking
It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start by making this the year you quit smoking once and for all. You know that smoking is very damaging to your body. Smokers are more […]