Treatments & Appliances 6 min read · By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics Quick answer Orthodontic headgear is a growth-guiding appliance worn mostly outside the mouth. It uses gentle, steady force to hold back or move the upper jaw and teeth while a child is still growing, which helps fix severe overbites,… Continue reading Orthodontic Headgear: How It Works and When Kids Need It
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Discover the best orthodontic treatments for children, including braces and Invisalign. Ensure a healthy, confident smile with expert pediatric orthodontic care.
Tongue Tie and Orthodontic Issues: How It Affects Your Bite and Smile
Bite & Alignment Issues 6 min read · By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics Short answer: A tongue tie is a short or tight band of tissue under the tongue that limits how far the tongue can move. Because the tongue helps shape the palate and guide jaw growth, a restrictive tie… Continue reading Tongue Tie and Orthodontic Issues: How It Affects Your Bite and Smile
Understanding Childhood Bruxism: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Kids & Early Treatment 6 min read · By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics Quick answer Childhood bruxism is grinding or clenching the teeth, usually during sleep, and it is extremely common. Most kids do it during the years they are trading baby teeth for adult ones, and many outgrow it. It… Continue reading Understanding Childhood Bruxism: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Mouth Breathing at Bedtime: Causes, Effects, and Solutions
Oral Health 6 min read · By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics Quick answer Breathing through the mouth once in a while during a cold is normal. Doing it every night is not. Chronic nighttime mouth breathing dries the mouth, disrupts sleep, raises cavity risk, and in children can even shape how… Continue reading Mouth Breathing at Bedtime: Causes, Effects, and Solutions
Mouth Taping: Dangerous Trend or Real Health Fix?
Trends & Culture 7 min read · By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics Short answer: Mouth taping gets one thing right and one thing dangerously wrong. Nasal breathing really is better than mouth breathing. But taping your lips shut is a workaround that can be risky if you have congestion or undiagnosed… Continue reading Mouth Taping: Dangerous Trend or Real Health Fix?
Palate Expanders: What Parents Should Know
6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics • Kids & Early Treatment If your child’s dentist mentioned a palate expander, or you have seen “expander” on an orthodontic treatment plan, it is natural to have questions. It looks like a small metal device, it is worn in the roof… Continue reading Palate Expanders: What Parents Should Know
Why Moms in The Colony Choose Elate Orthodontics
5 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics • Local & Community Ask around The Colony about orthodontists and Elate’s name comes up a lot, especially from moms. That is not an accident, and it is not just marketing. The Colony is where our practice began, so we have watched… Continue reading Why Moms in The Colony Choose Elate Orthodontics
Why Prosper Moms Choose Elate Orthodontics
5 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics • Local & Community Prosper has grown up fast, and the families raising kids here have plenty of orthodontic options a short drive away. So when Prosper moms keep landing on Elate, it says something. A lot of it comes down to… Continue reading Why Prosper Moms Choose Elate Orthodontics