All over the Internet you'll find videos and articles showing how you can close the gap between teeth or space them out. There is a plethora of DIY orthodontic techniques out there — you can even mail order your own impressions to get clear aligners, without even seeing a dentist or orthodontist. Following the instructions…
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The term malocclusion refers to misalignment of teeth. You may have been born with malocclusion, so your teeth simply grew in crooked, or the misalignment and crowding of your teeth occurred over a period of time. Either way, not only can malocclusion pose cosmetic issues, but it can have a negative effect on your speaking…
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Kids can be picky eaters. How many times have you seen your child try to hide the peas under a mound of mashed potatoes? At Burk & Flinn Orthodontics, Drs. Burk and Flinn and our team understand how hard it can be to get your child to eat the recommended daily allowance of fruits and…
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These days it's becoming more and more common to see adults at our Rockville and Olney, MD office getting their teeth straightened with Invisalign clear aligners — that is, if you can see them! Treatment with Invisalign is effective and aesthetically pleasing for all ages, but adults have certainly taken to them. For some it…
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