Extreme Orthodontics: Pioneering Technique Saves Soccer Player Years of Braces, Game-ending Jaw Surgery

November 22, 2010 By

For soccer player Michael Abalos, it was a no-win situation. He needed to have his misaligned teeth and protruding lower jaw corrected, but the only solution offered by dental experts would have sidelined him from the game that had been his passion since he was four. The standard treatment for his problem involves years of braces, followed by surgery to cut the jaws apart for realignment. It’s a tough procedure for anyone, but for an athlete, it’s a game-stopper. And Abalos – who’s been playing since before grade school, through high school and college, and on the … [Read more...]

Groundbreaking Non-Invasive Treatment Shaves Years and Costs from Severe Tooth and Jaw Alignments

November 22, 2010 By

A groundbreaking new procedure developed by San Antonio cosmetic dentist Dr. John Moore, DDS, (http://33smile.com) offers an alternative treatment for those with disfiguring teeth and jaw alignments that traditionally might require years of braces and grueling surgical jaw reconstruction. Moore, a recognized expert in Invisalign braces, has been showcased at an international summit for his breakthrough procedure, which uses an innovative combination of Invisalign and veneers to not only align teeth, but actually modify the jaw alignment. The procedure shortens treatment time to a year or … [Read more...]