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Teenage girl enjoying the summer while making a funny expression to show her braces.

Surviving a Strongsville Summer with Braces

Dr. Andrew W. Skorobatckyj (Dr. Andy) has been your Strongsville orthodontist for more than 10 years and knows how active a Mustang’s summer can be. Even so, he often recommends summer as the best time to get braces; you don’t have to worry about missing school and it allows plenty of time to develop a…

Race Your Way to a New You: Tips to Speed Up Your Orthodontic Treatment

The new year is fast approaching, and we’re all making resolutions to improve our lives and to improve the lives of others. Although these resolutions are quite admirable, the excitement of the new year quickly dies down and along with it, our determination to meet our 2016 goals. Dr. Andy has a resolution you can…

Three Fun Apps That Will Make You Love Your Braces

Are you among the parents who want wearing braces to be fun for their kids? Well, nowadays it seems like there’s an app for just about everything, and that includes braces apps. Check out these apps recommended by Dr. Andy in Parma, OH (just outside of Cleveland). Your child will thank you for it. BracesHelp…

Learn About the Types of Malocclusion

Orthodontics 101: Types of Malocclusion

In a previous blog, we discussed class II malocclusions and how to treat them. Here, we will explore all of the types of malocclusion and what Dr. Andy can to do correct them! What is Malocclusion? Occlusion is another word for bite, or how the teeth fit together when the jaw is closed. When you…