David J Belack

David J Belack Dr. Belack is experienced and proficient in all areas of dentistry and provides plenty of time to fully inform the patient and allow for the best result.

04/11/2024

Dr. Edward Maynard in 1843 relied on an elastic material that was then connected to wiring placed on the teeth. The material was designed to create enough pressure to move the jaw into its proper alignment.

04/09/2024

Have you ever heard of a malocclusion? It may sound like something horrible, but in truth, that is the technical word for an improper bite. We offer treatment to ensure that your teeth and jaws are in proper alignment.

04/04/2024

One of the earliest dentists who focused on orthodontics was Pierre Fauchard of France, who in 1728 developed a horseshoe-shaped piece of metal with string-like pieces of malleable metal to bind teeth to the appliance.

04/02/2024

Remember to wear your retainer for as long as the dentist ordered. Nearly 25 percent of orthodontic patients have to wear braces for a second time, because they failed to wear their retainer. The teeth need time to adjust to their new positions.

03/28/2024

You may think of braces as something for teens, pre-teens, or both. But adults are a mainstay of national market for braces. Several studies have indicated that about one out of every five new sets of braces in 2012 was placed on the teeth of an adult.

03/26/2024

Braces are the most common fixed appliance used by orthodontists. Other fixed appliances include aligners, which can be removed for eating and brushing, and jaw repositioning appliances, or splints.

03/21/2024

A number of studies show that the smile is one of the first things that people notice about someone they see for the first time. Don't be afraid to show your teeth with a full, healthy smile. An orthodontist can help you develop a dazzling smile.

03/19/2024

Did you know that approximately 3 million Americans and Canadian teens have braces? In addition, the number of adults straightening their teeth and fixing bite problems with braces is increasing steadily.

03/14/2024

Some components other than braces that can move teeth and jaw bones are removable appliances, headgear, expansion appliances, and rubber bands. The goal of these functional appliances is to modify the jaw dimensions if they are altered.

03/12/2024

We realize that a person’s baby teeth won’t always get out of the way in time for a permanent tooth to grow in. If one of your child’s permanent teeth grew in front of or behind his or her baby tooth, it may take orthodontic care to bring the tooth back into line.

03/07/2024

After you first get your braces put on your teeth, it’s natural to experience a little bit of discomfort when chewing. Rather than going out for a big steak dinner afterward, you may be more comfortable eating soft foods, like mashed potatoes and soup.

03/05/2024

Did you know that Edward Angle was the first orthodontist, a dentist who limits his practice to orthodontics? He is considered the "father of modern orthodontics."

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