Drs. Margo Brilliant, Jeff Rothenberg, and Daniel Meister 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…
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When beginning orthodontic treatment, most patients ask Drs. Margo Brilliant, Jeff Rothenberg, and Daniel Meister and our team a lot of questions about what to expect, while others choose to just "go with the flow" and leave it to us to build for them a beautiful smile. And for our team at Brilliant, Rothenberg &…
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A lot of our patients are curious about the difference between an orthodontist and a dentist. In fact, one of the most common questions we hear at Brilliant, Rothenberg & Meister is, “Dentists and orthodontists are all the same, right?” A general dentist is your primary dental care provider. Dentists diagnose, treat, and manage your…
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If this is your first winter with braces, you might be wondering how to make the best of the holiday season. Drs. Margo Brilliant, Jeff Rothenberg, and Daniel Meister and our team have some suggestions for happy and healthy holiday smiles. Treat Yourself Winter means tasty holiday treats, and just because you wear braces doesn’t…
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