Dr. F. Edward Murdoch Certified Specialist in Orthodontics
Orthodontics for Children While there is no exact age for children to begin orthodontic treatment, the American Association of Orthodontists recommends visiting the orthodontist around age seven. By this age,…
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Your life is moving. Your smile should keep up. Invisalign clear aligners use the most advanced technology to give you your best smile yet. Using a series of aligners made…
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Now that you have your braces, how do you take care of them? It's important for you to know how to properly take care of your braces throughout your entire…
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You Are Your Best Investment It’s true. No matter what you’ve believed in the past, a confident, radiant smile can be within reach. And if you think about it, improving…
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We are a Certified Invisalign Teen Provider Bummed out about having braces? Invisalign Teen aligners give you a whole new way to wear braces for a "clearly" amazing smile! I…
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What is the advantage of two-phase orthodontic treatment? Two-phase orthodontic treatment is a specialized process that combines tooth straightening and physical, facial changes. The purpose of two-phase treatment is to…
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The palatal expander "expands" (or widens) your jaw by putting gentle pressure on your upper molars each time an adjustment is made. The animation below will instruct you about when…
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Elastics (Rubber Bands) Wearing elastics (or rubber bands) improves the fit of your upper and lower teeth. Wear rubber bands as instructed, and remember that the rubber bands work far…
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Early Orthodontic Treatment for Children What is the difference between early orthodontic treatment and regular orthodontic treatment, and why might my child need early treatment? How will early treatment benefit…
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