EAGEN, MENDOTA HEIGHTS, ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – Lots of kids want their space by the time they reach their teenage years, and Mendota Heights orthodontist Dr. Jennifer Eisenhuth is giving it to many of her patients, in a manner of speaking.
Children who are born without their upper lateral incisors must have the space maintained where the teeth should be until they are old enough for dental implants.
About 2.5 percent of people in the United States are born with congenitally missing upper lateral incisors, according to information available on DentalResource.org. It is typical for adult teeth to be missing, as opposed to baby teeth. However, a missing baby tooth usually indicates that the adult replacement likely has not formed. (more…)
ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – Correcting a child’s overjet- commonly referred to as “buck teeth”- often is a priority among parents when it comes to orthodontic treatment.
As children get older, it can become a priority for them as well, due to issues of self-consciousness.
In addition stopping the ridicule that can come during those awkward adolescent years, there are legitimate health-related reasons for correcting overjet in early childhood, said Minneapolis orthodontist Dr. Jennifer Eisenhuth. (more…)
APPLE VALLEY, ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – When a child has an impacted permanent tooth, the obvious solution often is simply to pull the baby tooth to make room.
But when it comes to molars, that solution isn’t always the best option, said Apple Valley Orthodontist Dr. Jennifer Eisenhuth.
Impacted first molars generally become evident around age 6 or 7, as those are when the first molars erupt, said Eisenhuth, who treats patients with this problem at her Eagan and Apple Valley orthodontics practice.
What typically occurs is that the first molars erupt tipping forward, causing them to catch on the primary molar in front of it, she said. (more…)
APPLE VALLEY, ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – In a perfect world, children are born with 20 primary teeth and 32 permanent teeth.
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Sometimes, however, children can be born with supernumerary teeth- a condition known as hyperdontia- meaning they have teeth that exist in addition to the normal series of teeth, said Eagan and Apple Valley Orthodontist Dr. Jennifer Eisenhuth. (more…)
ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – Skeletal asymmetry of the jaw is one of the most visible facial malformations.
Often, the preferred treatment is orthognathic surgery, but many facial asymmetry issues in children can be corrected or vastly improved with various non-surgical orthodontic treatment methods, provided the issue is identified before the child is finished growing.
As more adults seek orthodontic treatment and facial asymmetry is identified, more inquiries are being made into treatment alternatives to orthognathic surgery, even if it means the end result is not as good as it would have been with surgery, said Dr. Jennifer Eisenhuth, an Eagan and Inver Grove Heights orthodontist. (more…)
ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – There is an old school of thought that patients in need of orthodontic treatment should wait until all of their adult teeth have erupted.
But what happens when some of those adult teeth never erupt? Patients can needlessly prolong treatment, making treatment time longer, said St. Paul orthodontist Dr. Jennifer Eisenhuth.
That is one reason why the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children receive an initial orthodontic evaluation by age 7. In addition to early treatment that can lessen the time a child spends in future treatment, an orthodontist can confirm that a child has all of his or her adult teeth, said Eisenhuth, who owns Cosmopolitan Orthodontics, an Eagan and St. Paul orthodontics practice. Orthodontist Dr. Trudy Bonvino, a St. Paul invisalign provider, is the orthodontist on staff there. (more…)
ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – When considering braces that are comfortable, sleek and customized to reduce treatment time, Incognito braces have become the go-to appliance for Eagan and Burnsville Orthodontist Dr. Jennifer Eisenhuth.
Now that 3M Unitek, the company that manufactures Incognito, has created a self-ligating option, these appliances can reduce treatment time even further while rendering optimum results.
Incognito braces hit the market several years ago under the brand name iBraces. The company recently rebranded the product, said Eisenhuth, whose practice treats Eagan and Burnsville orthodontics patients with a variety of orthodontic appliances. (more…)
PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – Lots of patients ask about clear brackets when getting braces, but some brands are giving other clear brackets an undeserved bad reputation for staining easily.
It’s true that some brands of less expensive clear brackets become discolored with wear, said Dr. Jennifer Eisenhuth, who owns an Eagan and Minneapolis, MN orthodontics practice. Foods such as tomato sauces, soft drinks, coffee, tea and grape juices can discolor some clear brackets over time.
However, there are some quality brackets on the market that do not stain. The Minneapolis, MN orthodontist uses Inspire ICE brackets, manufactured by Ormco Orthodontics. The brackets, made from crystal-clear sapphire, are more stain resistant than brackets made from porcelain or plastic compounds, which can be more porous.
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ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – Crowded teeth are a common trait in many patients who seek orthodontic treatment.
Sometimes achieving ideal alignment requires more than simply shifting teeth. In some cases of overcrowding, interproximal reduction helps provide enough room to align teeth properly, said Dr. Jennifer Eisenhuth, an Eagan and St. Paul, MN orthodontist.
“Interproximal reduction is a technique I often use in conjunction with Invisalign treatment, ” said Eisenhuth, who is an Eagan and St. Paul, MN Invisalign provider. “It can provide quicker results in many cases when combined with orthodontics.” (more…)
ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – Facial piercings in the lips, tongue and cheeks have become popular forms of self-expression among teens and young adults.
But for those considering a facial piercing, there are some important factors to consider first, said Minnesota Orthodontist Dr. Jennifer Eisenhuth. While they may appear stylish to some, there are some oral health risks associated with this trend.
Many people who have these facial piercings develop a habit of playing with them. For example, those with tongue rings sometimes run the barbell against their teeth or bite on it. This can damage the surface of the teeth and even chip teeth. Eating with this jewelry in can chip the teeth as well, Eisenhuth said. (more…)
