In order to ensure your smile can continue to thrive, it is important to routinely check your mouth from any indications of tooth slippage or bad bites. If a bad bite, also called a malocclusion, is present, it will need to be treated with an orthodontic therapy to straighten your smile. If you have any malocclusions with your incisors, they... read more »

If you’re preparing to have a tooth extraction, it’s important to make sure that your mouth has the proper chance to heal. Otherwise your mouth may be at a higher risk of infection or damage. Listed below are a few tips to help keep the process moving smoothly: - The most important thing to do after a tooth extraction is... read more »

The alignment of your smile affects your self-confidence and oral health. If you suffer from a bad bite, an orthodontic treatment may be best for you. To learn more about it, please read the following: - Given society’s desire for straight teeth, along with its oral health benefits, orthodontics focuses on doing just that: straightening teeth. - Orthodontic aligners, retainers,... read more »

If your smile is improperly rotated, you probably are suffering from a malocclusion. Malocclusions are bad bites and misalignments present with your teeth and jaw. Bad bites can be the result of the environment, oral accidents, genetics, bad habits, improper oral hygiene, and a host of other conditions. Frequent malocclusions that require the aid of orthodontic treatment include: - Misplaced... read more »

Have you ever been in for a malocclusion exam? A malocclusion is an alignment issue with your teeth or jaw where they do not function or align as intended. Usually, malocclusions can be fixed with orthodontic treatments and therapies designed to straighten smiles and improve oral health. Most malocclusions occur within the incisors, which are the front teeth in the... read more »

If you require braces due to a misalignment in your teeth, our wonderful team at Rivera Orthodontics can get you on the path to a straighter smile in no time. Braces seek to straighten your teeth for a healthier smile. With braces, you can correct crooked teeth and set them straight once more. Orthodontic braces can give you the smile... read more »

Although cleaning and caring for your braces is normally a simple task, it oftentimes gets overlooked and neglected. Keeping your braces clean is a vital part of keeping your braces effective. If they cannot work correctly, your recovery time will increase. One of the best ways to keep your braces safe and clean is to always wear protective guards when... read more »

Did you know that Invisalign® can treat broken smiles and give you back the straight shine you have lost? Invisalign is nearly invisible so it can work hard for your mouth with little to no interference in your life. Overcoming bad smiles with Invisalign is possible in part due to these fantastic benefits: - Invisalign features breakthrough technology that allows... read more »

Do you know how to protect your mouth as a teen? A teenager often faces multiple risks due to the pressures of their social settings, but environmental factors also play an increased role, especially with their oral health. Due to the last adult teeth erupting above the gum line, malocclusions are more common, and teeth are at a greater risk... read more »

Can orthodontic braces deliver on their promises? With our help, our dedicated team can get you on the path to a straighter smile in no time. With braces, you can set crooked teeth straight once more, and fix your crooked smile. Listed below are some of the perks of braces: - Eating and speaking can often be done with much... read more »