Your child needs an expander. Most people need permanent tooth extractions. You're too old for orthodontics. You'll be in treatment for about two years. Orthodontics is painful. Lies, lies, lies, lies and yes, more lies. The Truth About Orthodontics: A Consumer's Guide to a Beautiful Smile gives you the information you need to make the best decisions for your orthodontic care. Written by a doctor who is both an orthodontist and a physician, this fact-filled and entertaining book walks you through the basics, explaining old treatments versus new developments, and debunking the lingering lies that tend to feed people's fear of orthodontics, preventing them from enjoying the benefits a beautiful smile can provide. Discover how the current understanding of tooth movement has transformed smile design into a process that can be shorter and more comfortable. Now, you can be prepared with the knowledge you need to find the treatment that will most benefit your smile. Engaging, humorous, and easy to read, this book about orthodontics will actually give you something to smile about.

Whether you are a patient, parent, or dental healthcare professional, The Consumer's Guide to Invisalign is your blueprint to achieving a beautiful smile with Invisalign. Don't miss this trusted resource! Dr. Dustin Burleson is a speaker, teacher, author and orthodontic specialist. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Dentistry, the Attending Orthodontist at the Children's Mercy Hospital and Director of the Leo H. Rheam Foundation for Cleft and Craniofacial Orthodontics. Author of Stop Hiding Your Smile! A Parent's Guide to Confidently Choosing an Orthodontist, Dr. Burleson mentors not only patients and their parents but also orthodontic specialists from all over North America. In his private coaching groups, Dr. Burleson lectures and teaches his orthodontic peers how to create patient-centered practices focused on changing lives and supporting the community. Through his efforts, hundreds of orthodontists across the nation have committed to providing orthodontic care to children who desperately need but cannot afford orthodontic treatment. Dr. Burleson is the nation's largest provider of free orthodontic treatment to children in need and is the president and founder of Burleson Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry, a large multi-doctor, multi-clinic specialty practice in Kansas City, Missouri where he resides with his wife and three children.

Do you have questions about getting orthodontic treatment for yourself or your child? Smiling For Success is a consumer's guide to orthodontics. It goes through all the reasons to get braces or Invisalign and what you can expect when you get started. It answers many of the most frequently asked questions such as "why is it important to have straight teeth" and "what are the signs my young child needs braces?" Many people don't realize the effect of a smile on self-confidence and self-esteem. This book explores all the psychological, dental, and health benefits of having a sensational smile.

Get The Smile You've Always Wanted Often people hear myths about orthodontics from their friends or family and accept them as facts. Maybe they've heard that adults can't get braces, or that they'll have to wear the same bulky, metal braces that were popular decades ago. Maybe they're afraid that braces will cause them pain during treatment. However, like all medicine, orthodontics have come a long way. Dr. Thais Booms and Dr. Kelly Giannetti wrote Beyond Braces: A Consumer's Guide to Orthodontics to dispel the myths and rumors about orthodontics. In this book, you'll learn how everything about how orthodontics work in today's world, including: -how your bite was formed and why it matters, -what preventative treatment is available for children, -how orthodontics help snoring and sleep apnea, and -the different type of treatments available for adults. If you've ever been on the fence about orthodontic treatment for you or your child, don't hesitate to learn how your life can be changed--pain free!

Whether you are a patient, parent, or dental healthcare professional, The "Unofficial" Consumer's Guide to Invisalign Treatment is your blueprint to achieving a beautiful smile with Invisalign. Don't miss this trusted resource! Dr. Dustin Burleson is a speaker, teacher, author and orthodontic specialist. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Dentistry, the Attending Orthodontist at the Children's Mercy Hospital and Director of the Leo H. Rheam Foundation for Cleft and Craniofacial Orthodontics.

This title advertises the "inner workings and recommendations of an orthodontist, including signs a person needs to see an orthodontist, how orthodontic treatment can impact a person's social life, what to expect from an initial consultation and exam, and best treatments options"--Back cover

Why is your child's smile so important and why do kids need braces? Dr. Dustin Burleson, Speaker, Teacher and Author offers clear explanations to parents on the difference between a dentist and an orthodontist. You'll discover why most orthodontists don't offer guarantees and why you should think differently, if you want peace of mind. His self-professed "boring little book" about orthodontics can actually save you a lot of money and headaches if you're searching for the best braces or Invisalign treatment for your son or daughter. Plus, Dr. Burleson covers the timely topics of teen bullying and suicide, more prevalent in today's society and made far worse by social media. See how your child's smile can impact his or her social development and give your family a lifetime of confidence when you discover the New Orthodontics in this quick and easy-to-read book by a trusted authority in the orthodontic profession.