Dr. Thomas Burns and our team hear this question a lot. Some of the common reasons for crooked teeth include: Thumb sucking Tongue thrusting or improper use of the tongue during speaking and swallowing Premature loss of baby teeth, which causes teeth to drift and shift Poor breathing airway caused by enlarged adenoids or tonsils…
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If your teeth don't line up like they used to any more, you may be suffering from temporomandibular joint disorder, often called TMD. This is a term that can actually be applied to any condition that occurs because the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is inflamed. The temporomandibular joint is essentially the hinge that holds your lower…
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At Westfield Braces, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! Dr. Thomas Burns would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Westfield, NJ area to the national level! When Americans sit down to dinner on the last Thursday of November, the day that Abraham Lincoln designated as the day…
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Orthodontics researchers continue to innovate and develop the best ways to improve patients’ smiles. The latest generation of orthodontics includes Damon Smile, an advanced form of braces that improve upon the metal brackets of earlier generations. Talking to Dr. Thomas Burns can help you decide if Damon Smile braces are appropriate for your orthodontic needs.…
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