2009
Minnesota Orthodontist Warns of Oral Piercing Dangers
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. Read more >>
2009
Minnesota Orthodontist Touts Benefits of Self-Ligating Brackets
Monday, May 4, 2009- ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – It seems that we live in a society where our physical appearance means everything and we want instant results when it comes to correcting flaws.
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2009
Apple Valley, Minnesota Orthodontics Expert Teams Up With Speech Specialist to Correct Impediments
Tuesday, March 3, 2009- ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – Orthodontists have made the case for years about the importance of early orthodontic evaluations for children. Read more >>
