Does Orthodontic Treatment Correct My Jaw Problem?

Manhattan Bridge Orthodontics Girl with Jaw Pain holding her swollen red cheek

What is Jaw Pain? Undergoing orthodontic treatment to align your teeth and improve your bite essentially optimizes one skeletal part of your jaw.  In doing so, there are multiple benefits. It can allow for improved function, such as when teeth are brought together from an open bite, and can lead to healthier bony support for […]

The Size and Shape of Your Teeth

Manhattan Bridge Orthodontics Size and Shape of teeth

Understanding how the shapes and sizes of your teeth affect your treatment outcome. When you begin your orthodontic treatment, your teeth are aligned with braces or Invisalign but their sizes and shapes are not changed. Teeth are never as perfectly laid out as they are in photos. Photos are deceptive! The truth is every single […]

Braces Teeth Extraction vs Non-Extraction Treatment

Manhattan Bridge Orthodontics Orthodontics tooth extraction

One of the biggest areas of concerns for patients is whether they need to take out teeth. You may have been told you needed to take out teeth by another orthodontist or you may simply be wondering, “HOW will she be able to straighten all those crowded teeth?” A lot of factors play into deciding […]