Patient Resources

Orthodontic resources to share with patients

The Ortho Guide has compiled some simple information pages for practitioners to share with their patients needing or considering orthodontics.

Understanding orthodontic problems

What is a dental malocclusion?
What is a skeletal malocclusion?

Understanding orthodontic treatments

What is an orthodontist?
How do braces and aligners work?
How does growth modification work?
How does surgery work?

How to care for your braces

How to brush your teeth & eat with braces
Share with your patient(s)