May 19th, 2010
Malocclusion, or what Dr. Jensen calls “bad bite,” is the improper alignment of teeth and/or jaws. When your teeth and jaws are not properly aligned, it may impact your bite, the ability to properly care for your teeth, your gum tissue health and even your appearance.Most people experience some degree of malocclusion, but it generally…
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April 21st, 2010
Dr. Jensen and his team would like to point you to a few interesting webisodes about orthodontics, located on the YouTube page of the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO. There, they tend to post some very pertinent videos about orthodontic treatment, as well as state-of-the-art technology in orthodontia. These include "Orthodontic Treatment Basics" (included…
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April 9th, 2010
April, also known as National Facial Protection Month, is upon us, and for Dr. Jensen and the team, that only means one thing: it’s once again time to remind our dear patients to protect their faces and mouths! Above is a helpful video from our friends at the AAO about staying safe on the ball…
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March 4th, 2010
Braces aren’t just for pre-adolescents and teenagers anymore! Dr. Jensen will tell you that anyone, at any age, can benefit from orthodontic treatment, whether it’s correcting a problem not treated in your younger years, or catching a problem early. To ensure the best overall treatment, the American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, recommends that children…
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