In recent years, many links have been established between orthodontic treatments and whole body health. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, researchers have observed that people with gum disease are more likely to develop heart disease or experience difficulty controlling blood sugar than people without gum disease. While researchers continue to…
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When you get your braces, Drs. Eugene S. Simon, H.A. Haerian, and Jennifer Ludwig and our staff will also give you a list of foods you should not eat and things you should not do. Pay particular attention to these items to keep your teeth and braces safe. Charms belong on bracelets. While you can…
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Parents usually have numerous questions about orthodontic treatment for their children. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, orthodontic treatment for children should start at around seven years of age. This allows Drs. Eugene S. Simon, H.A. Haerian, and Jennifer Ludwig to evaluate the child’s existing and incoming teeth to determine whether or not early…
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The purpose of braces and other forms of orthodontic treatment at Drs. Simon, Haerian and Ludwig Orthodontics is to correct malocclusion, also known as crooked or crowded teeth, or “bad bites.” Past orthodontic practice dictated that wisdom teeth be removed, especially in cases of crowding. The wisdom teeth are the last teeth to come in,…
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