Have you always been dissatisfied with your appearance because your teeth are misaligned? The technical term is malocclusion. Perhaps the issue is with your child’s teeth. You notice that your loved one may have protruding teeth, upper teeth that are inside of the lower teeth instead of outside, or another...
Today’s orthodontic patients benefit greatly from the new digital imaging technology which is changing and improving dental and orthodontic practice. The technology reduces patient time in the dental chair and makes treatment more comfortable. Dr. Karen Reese, orthodontic specialist with Reese Orthodontics in New Hope and Chanhassen, Minnesota, has invested...
You love your child’s big, bright smile. You may have noticed that their smile is extra large because the upper teeth and jaw are more pronounced than the lower jaw. When the upper set of teeth move too far forward over the lower teeth, your child has an overbite. If...
Just as your teen’s social life is beginning to bloom, they need orthodontic treatment to straighten their teeth and/or correct their bad bite. Teens often dread the thought of getting metal braces. With today’s modern dental technology, there’s a good chance they’ll be able to wear clear aligners rather than...
Are you unhappy with your smile and the appearance of your jawline? Perhaps you don’t have a noticeable jawline because of a weak chin. Maybe the problem is a severe underbite where your lower jaw comes forward and protrudes over your upper jaw, causing your face to look deformed. Some...
You’re looking into orthodontia, most likely because you want to improve the appearance of your smile and gain rows of beautiful, straight teeth that nature didn’t give you. Perhaps you’re considering braces or clear aligners for your child or tween who is the recipient of your genetics when it comes...
No matter what type of braces you wear, it’s more important than ever that you practice good dental hygiene and take care of your braces while they do their job. Reese Orthodontics in New Hope and Chanhassen, Minnesota, wants you to have the best possible outcome from your orthodontic treatment....
Approximately four million Americans wear braces or some other orthodontic device. If you're one of them, you might be wondering why your dentist refers you to an orthodontist for treatment. A general dentist, with training in orthodontics, can help. But that doesn't mean they're the best option. You wouldn't go...
Did you know you can correct your crooked teeth and misaligned bite at any age? You may think orthodontic treatment is meant for grade-schoolers and junior high students. But The American Association of Orthodontists says one in five people who wear braces are more than 18-years-old. Adult skull bones may...
Clear aligners are an increasingly popular option for patients of all ages who want the benefits of straight teeth and a beautiful smile, but without the hassles (and super-visibility) of traditional metal bands and brackets. As popular as aligners are, there’s one downside to having them: You need to wait...
At any given time, about 4 million Americans have orthodontic braces, and millions more have had other orthodontic treatments like clear aligners to give them straight, beautiful smiles. Most people aren’t born with perfectly straight teeth, and the latest advances in orthodontic technology mean you have more options than ever...
If you’re unhappy with your smile, you may have been thinking about an orthodontic consult. An orthodontist specializes in straightening smiles for an even, pleasant appearance and improved oral health. However, since the COVID-19 pandemic started, you might have been putting off getting your consultation. At Reese Orthodontics, with locations...
Did you know that starting orthodontic treatments at an early age can help optimize the results and make later treatments easier? At Reese Orthodontics in New Hope and Chanhassen, Minnesota, Dr. Karen Reese treats children as young as age 7 with specialized orthodontic care. Early orthodontic care helps Dr. Reese...
Patience may be a virtue, but it’s hard to wait for the perfect smile. At Reese Orthodontics, we understand how frustrating it can be to want to improve your smile and the health of your teeth but feel worried about how long the treatment will take. Now there’s good news...
Even under the best circumstances, it can be difficult to fit orthodontic appointments into your family’s busy schedule. Now more than ever with the COVID-19 pandemic, visiting the office in person may not be possible. At Reese Orthodontics in New Hope and Chanhassen, Minnesota, Karen Reese, DDS, MS, and...
Many people assume that early adolescence is the best time for orthodontic intervention. After all, you’re more likely to spot braces on a pre-teen or teenage smile than you are to see them on a younger child or an adult. But even if adolescence is an ideal time for braces,...
Sure, straight teeth give you something to really smile about, but they also set the stage for great dental health. If you or your child could benefit from straighter teeth, you have everything to gain by going to someone who specializes in the art and science of moving teeth. At...