Hi Dr. B and Dr. W. I was wondering if you still use headgear and those expanders you have to crank on every night like I had as a kid? Have there been advancements in braces since I had them 30 years ago? I hope so! Mike N.

Thank you for the question Mike.  Advancements in orthodontics have been quite considerable in the last 10-30 years.  Many advancements have been in the actual materials we use.  Brackets are now smaller and more esthetic, both metal and ceramic (clear braces).  The...