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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It's the big day and your braces are finally coming off! Does that mean you are completely done? Not so fast! After you complete your treatment here at Dr. Claude Boutin Orthodontist, Dr. Claude Boutin and our team will recommend you wear a retainer, which must be worn routinely after treatment in order to hold…
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Nobody likes a dry mouth. It is an uncomfortable and sometimes oddly unexplainable sensation that most people like to avoid. It is not a condition that automatically sends you into a panic about your health, however, a dry mouth can be a bother and something you certainly want to change if possible. So, if you…
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When you think of orthodontic treatment, you may automatically assume that it only relates to older children and teens with alignment and spacing issues. But this isn’t the case: Orthodontic treatment at Dr. Claude Boutin Orthodontist offers many benefits when applied at a young age. By considering orthodontic treatment at a younger age, Dr. Claude…
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