By Dr. Tarek O. Zaki, D.D.S. Did you know mouth breathing, as opposed to breathing through your nose, can cause dental problems and the need for orthodontics? Find out how dentofacial orthopedics performed by an orthodontist can help. Mouth Breathing vs. Nose Breathing and Orthodontics It is… Read more »
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Sucking Habits: Breaking the Habit and Orthodontic Treatment
By Dr. Tarek O. Zaki, D.D.S. Many children have sucking habits such as sucking their thumb, fingers or objects, but this can lead to tooth alignment problems later and may require orthodontic treatment. At what age should you help your child curb the habit and how can you distract them from sucking?… Read more »
What Type of a Face Do you Have?
By Dr. Tarek O. Zaki, D.D.S. Did you know that the shape of your face can help determine the best orthodontics treatment? When examining a case for orthodontic treatment, a trained orthodontist will be checking if the patient has a broad face (brachycephalic), an average face (mesocephalic) or a long face (dolichocephalic). Actress… Read more »