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At a multi-office orthodontic group, Courtney Ratliff, RDH, conducted patient consultations and oversaw hygiene compliance across several regional locations. She serves as an oral health writer for Biology Insights specializing in orthodontic care, and she still works per-diem clinical shifts each month assisting dental patients. Ratliff received a bachelor of science in dental hygiene and explains corrective treatment paths, from traditional braces to clear aligners, to families evaluating options for bite alignment.

My Spacers Hurt So Bad I Can’t Eat: What to Do
How to Fix an Underbite With Braces
How Long Does It Take to Get Used to Eating With an Expander?
Why Do I Still Have an Overbite After Braces?
How to Close a Teeth Gap: Professional Methods
How to Shift Teeth Back Into Place Safely
How Long Do Braces Take to Fix an Open Bite?
Can an Overbite Get Worse? Causes and Effects
How to Smile With an Underbite: Techniques & Tips
What Causes an Overbite in Adults?
Why Are My Teeth Overlapping and How Can It Be Fixed?
Do Invisible Braces Work for All Types of Teeth?
Can Braces Fix Gum Recession?
Can You Get Braces on Crowns?
What to Do If Your Teeth Move After Braces
What Is a Bite Adjustment and When Do You Need One?
What Does an Overbite Look Like?
Can You Have an Overbite and Underbite at the Same Time?
My Teeth Shifted After Braces—What Do I Do?
Can You Get Braces If You Have Implants?
How to Close a Gap Between Front Teeth
What Causes an Underbite? Genetics, Habits, and More
How Long Does It Take for Teeth to Shift?
What Does a Palate Expander Do and How Does It Work?
How Long Does It Take to Correct an Overbite?
How to Make Your Teeth Straighter With Professional Care
What Is a Deep Bite in Dentistry and How Is It Fixed?
What Are the Signs Your Teeth Are Shifting?
Can I Get Braces Again If My Teeth Shifted?
Why Are My Upper Teeth Forward and How Is It Fixed?