Complimentary Comprehensive Orthodontic Examination: Who needs one, and what is included? What's the first thing you think of when you hear the word "orthodontics?" Preteens and teenagers in braces, right? Well, the scope of orthodontics goes beyond the brackets and wires of the teenage years. At Jungle Roots, we offer orthodontic services for every age, […]

Did you know that some bugs have teeth? That’s right!     Humans and other animals are not the only ones who rely on their teeth to tear and crunch their food. Many insects or bugs have some of the same mouthparts as humans to bite and chew food for nourishment. Others have different ways of […]

Early and Conventional Orthodontic Treatment Times When someone hears "going to the orthodontist," the first thing most people think about is getting braces, although orthodontic treatments may include much more than just braces. Many middle and high school students are fitted with traditional brackets and wires to correct and guide the adjustment of their teeth, […]

How Do Indigenous Tribes Use Animal Teeth? Did you know that chewing and eating are not the only uses for teeth? Humans and other animals use teeth for this purpose, but tribes around the world have always used animal teeth for many different things. Let's explore some of these uses throughout history. North American Tribes […]