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Covid 19 Safety Plan Updated March 6, 2023

Dr. Stonecypher explains simple methods to retract the cheeks for getting the best photos.

Dr. Stonecypher gives an update on the COVID-19 closure. He also discusses the use of virtual appointments for Clawson Orthodontics patients to keep treatment on track.

Dr. Stonecypher explains what's happening with the Clawson Orthodontics office closure due to COVID-19. He also discusses the impact on appointments, what to do in an emergency, and things you can do to help your treatment stay on time.

October is WORLD ORTHODONTIC MONTH! The purpose of orthodontic treatment is to create a healthy bite — straight teeth in both jaws that meet in an optimal way. While a healthy bite makes it easier for you to chew your food, straight teeth are much easier keep clean.  So, if your teeth are crowded, pushed […]

Another reason this is a good time to start orthodontic treatment is because at age 12 or 13 it is still “cool” to have braces and thus it is easier to secure the patient’s cooperation. Patient cooperation is vital for a good final orthodontic result. In our clinic we consistently find that if the patient […]

Typically, when most of the permanent teeth have erupted, fixed orthodontic appliances (braces) can be placed. The best time to place braces for girls is approximately ages 11-12 and for boys ages 11- 14. These times may vary depending on the rate development and maturity of the patient. Most children this age are experiencing growth […]

Early treatment (also referred to by orthodontists as Phase One treatment) means treatment before all the permanent teeth have erupted. Along with the Canadian and American Associations of Orthodontists, we recommend that a child receive their first orthodontic screening by age 7. Many times early treatment is not necessary. However, each child’s bite is unique […]