What is a palatal expander?

What is a palatal expander?

Orthodontists like Dr. Jeffrey Bunkers recommend a first orthodontic visit and evaluation for your child around the age of seven. We will evaluate your child’s jaw and facial development and make sure that there is enough room in the mouth for the permanent...
Braces and Band? Play On!

Braces and Band? Play On!

You’re in the band and you’re getting braces. Now what? If you are a member of the string or percussion sections, you can go back to rehearsal. You’re good to go. When your talents have seated you in the reed or brass sections, though, a little...
Supporting Safehouse Center Ann Arbor

Supporting Safehouse Center Ann Arbor

At J Bunkers and S Phelan Orthodontics we believe in the power of paying it forward. Community is important to us, and we’re always looking for ways that we can help give back to those in need. Since Dr. Phelan is a native of Ann Arbor, Michigan and this month is...

A Helpful Site on Orthodontics

As you are undergoing orthodontic treatment, our team at Bunkers Orthodontics would like to point you to a helpful website. Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) have lots of important information about everything relating to braces, including...

Whitening Teeth with Braces

Now that you are working hard to improve your dental health and appearance with your braces, it might seem like a logical time to whiten your teeth as well. But should you go ahead with home kits or a professional whitening? The answer might be yes, but not quite yet!...