Braces

The goal of a palate expander is to widen someone’s mouth. This helps if the teeth are crowded or a patient has a crossbite. Specifically, a palate expander splits the upper jaw with every turn and the bone that exists fills in. After the expander is attached to the upper molars, it slowly pushes the […]

Shortly after you or your child receives braces, you may notice swollen gums and wonder whether you should be concerned. The good news is that irritation and soreness immediately after new braces or an adjustment is normal. However, if swollen gums arise after a lengthy period of no pain, there may be an issue in

Come morning time, your little bundle of joy awakens from his or her slumber and begins the morning routine of the day: flossing, brushing, and turning the key on the expander when… crack! What is that? The palatal expander is a device used to widen the upper jaw so the bottom and upper teeth will

If you have driven on Leesville Road in Raleigh, North Carolina, near Interstate 540 you have likely noticed our brand new office. The office is on Leesville Road and Strickland Road very close to the CVS, Walgreens, Harris Teeter and Backyard Burgers. Our Gladwell Orthodontics Leesville Road office is a place in which you can

When the upper molars are positioned outward or the lower molars are positioned inward and the molars miss one another and cause an overlap when the mouth is closed, a condition known as a scissors bite arises. If you or your child has a scissors bite, failing to treat it may result in chewing difficulties.

If your son has braces and plays football, you are probably wondering whether there is a special football mouthpiece he can wear to protect his teeth, gums, and mouth. The good news is there are a wide variety of football mouthpieces that can allow your son to play a sport he loves while sticking to

Special needs children and adults often take medication or follow special diets that can hurt their oral health. Many of them also find it challenging to maintain healthy oral habits at home, making them susceptible to various oral diseases. For this reason, it’s essential for special needs children and adults in Raleigh to visit an

Since Gladwell Orthodontics firmly believes nothing should stand between a patient and a healthy smile, we offer month to month financing. With month to month financing, you’ll be able to fit orthodontic care into your budget and avoid the burden of having to pay a large sum up money up front. During your initial appointment,

Believe it or not, many orthodontists in the Raleigh area are closed on Fridays or only open for a few hours on Friday morning. Here at Gladwell Orthodontics, we know that our patients lead busy lives and are committed to minimizing the need for them to miss excessive amounts of time away from work, school,

If you’re an orthodontic patient, you may be annoyed with the food that gets caught in your wires and brackets. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to remove small food particles and keep your braces clean. Here at Gladwell Orthodontics, we recommend the following tips: Drink Water By drinking water with your meals, you’ll be