The technical term for a “bad bite” is a malocclusion. There are many different types of malocclusions depending on what the exact nature of the problem. Sometimes, a poor bite only develops on one side of the mouth instead of both sides. This situation, which is commonly known as a crossbite, happens because of an asymmetry of the
The average American diet is loaded with sugar and a disturbing amount of it is of the processed variety. This does not bode well for our overall health, but of particular concern is the effect large amounts of sugar have on teeth causing tooth decay. Our goal at Stone Oak Orthodontics is to create beautiful healthy smiles that
It’s time to start spreading the holiday cheer! We love having you as part of our orthodontic family at Stone Oak Orthodontics, and we want to send holiday smiles to all of our patients and their families with a couple of poems for the season! Happy Holidays to everyone! The Night Before Christmas (with my braces) Twas the
With Cyber Monday being the busiest shopping day of the year for online retail sales, Stone Oak Ortho would like to offer a friendly environmental plea to go green with your green! Americans have a choice, today, to not only spend thriftily, but to spend intelligently. We, as a collective society, have the opportunity to make a difference in
A glowing smile is a destination much sought after by our patients at Stone Oak Orthodontics, and luckily they don’t have to make the journey on their own. With the right travel plan and a talented orthodontist conducting, braces are the ticket to perfect teeth. Thinking of braces in terms of a train ride can help to explain
Have you ever given any thought to what it actually means to have a “perfect” smile? Most people when asked this question will conjure up mental images of models and Hollywood actors with dazzling teeth. However, there is an actual medical definition of the way the teeth are meant to fit together. The word “occlusion” refers to the
Operation Gratitude Halloween Candy Give-Back 2011 Operation Gratitude is a 501{c}{3} sending care packages to U.S. military serving overseas. Please donate your leftover Halloween candy as well as dental hygiene products (toothbrushes, toothpaste and… Save your teeth and fill up your wallet! Pop by the office this week with your bag of Halloween candy and let Dr. Norris
Everyone at Stone Oak Orthodontics would like to wish you a very happy and safe Halloween…including our very own Talking Skeleton! Enjoy the fun video below and stay tuned this week for a behind-the-scenes post showing you how we made this super silly video!
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