Dr. Garvey loves to do esthetic dentistry in conjunction with other dental specialists! Many people have lived with spacing of their upper teeth which is often hereditary. The following four photos present a patient of ours with spacing of his upper front teeth: 1) Start photo large space between front teeth 2) After frenectomy and the […]
Continue readingNew Study Says Adults are Seeking Orthodontic Treatment in Record Numbers Dr. Michael Garvey, an orthodontist in St. Charles, MO, is seeing more and more adults for braces/Invisalign. Our adults want a new smile after going years, even decades, trying to hide their teeth. The good news is that today’s wide variety of treatment options can […]
Continue readingOrthodontic retainers are a potential source of harmful microbes if not properly cleaned. They are recommending wearers to wash their hands thoroughly before and after inserting their retainers, proper dental hygiene, and proper cleaning of retainers with antibacterial mouthwash and denture cleaner!
Continue readingWhile you may only be thinking about the attractiveness of a beautiful smile, there are actually many other benefits to straight teeth. In fact, there are enough to make you think that a gorgeous smile is nothing more than a pleasant side effect of orthodontic treatment. With straight teeth, you can bite, chew and speak […]
Continue readingSometime after the invention of the mirror, but no later than 1,000 B.C., ancient Greeks began using base metals and cat gut in a determined effort to take the smile provided by nature and make it better. Today, gifted orthodontic specialists shape dazzling smiles while creating optimal form and function. Orthodontics has come a long […]
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