What is a Crossbite and How Can It Be Fixed?
August 6, 2026
Bite & Alignment Issues6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of OrthodonticsA crossbite is one of those bite problems that's easy to overlook and important not...
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What Causes Gaps in Teeth and How to Fix Them
August 6, 2026
Bite & Alignment Issues6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of OrthodonticsA gap between the front teeth, what dentists call a diastema, is one of those...
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Everything You Need to Know About Orthognathic (Jaw) Surgery
August 6, 2026
Bite & Alignment Issues8 min read · By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics · Bite & Alignment IssuesShort answer: Orthognathic surgery, or jaw surgery, repositions the upper...
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What is Teeth Crowding and How Can It Be Fixed?
August 6, 2026
Bite & Alignment Issues6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of OrthodonticsCrowded teeth are the single most common reason people come see me. Maybe a tooth...
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Traditional Braces vs. Power Chains: What’s the Difference?
August 6, 2026
Treatments & Appliances5 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of OrthodonticsPatients ask me this all the time, usually when they notice a stretchy chain of colored...
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Water Flossing: Is It Effective for Oral Care?
August 6, 2026
Oral Health5 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of OrthodonticsWater flossers get a lot of hype, and if you wear braces you've probably wondered whether one...
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Best Ultrasonic Retainer Cleaners: An Orthodontist Guide
August 6, 2026
Retainers & Aftercare8 min read · By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics · Retainers & AftercareShort answer: An ultrasonic cleaner uses sound waves to lift bacteria and...
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What is TMD? A Comprehensive Guide to Temporomandibular Disorders
August 6, 2026
Bite & Alignment Issues6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of OrthodonticsIf your jaw pops when you open wide, aches by the end of the day,...
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Can You Chew Gum with Braces? A Complete Guide
August 6, 2026
Living With Braces5 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of OrthodonticsGum is the classic braces question, and the classic answer, "absolutely not," deserves a little nuance....
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