One of the most rewarding facets of our profession, Dental Orthodontics, is the satisfaction we receive when have the chance to treat a child who has experienced teasing and embarrassment due to the appearance of their teeth, then see them blossom into a...
Invisalign aligners are used by almost 95% of our adult patients, and the situations are few in which they wouldn’t use Invisalign. The only scenarios where they wouldn’t be are if their situation necessitated surgery, they had a tooth stuck in their gums, or had an...
Since the dental specialty of treating malocclusions (misalignment between dental arches) began in 1901, the huge technological advancement of Invisalign is quite frankly, the first MAJOR paradigm shift in available treatment! It has enabled orthodontists to achieve...
This new concept of treatment with clear aligners, using a progression or succession of aligners that are essentially like clear retainers, which easily and gently move your teeth incrementally without the use of traditional braces, began in 1999. The original and...
In terms of improving appearances and oral bite, braces can benefit just about anyone. Someone with periodontal (gum) disease that would render the underlying bone too unhealthy to support tooth movement, is probably just about the only person on which we would...
Dear Patients, For the safety of our patients and team and following guidelines set forth by the California Dental Association, we will be suspending non-essential dental care for the next 14 days. We will resume normal hours on Monday March 30th. This may change...
Depending on a particular patients’ diagnosis and treatment plan, the length of treatment can vary widely from one patient to another. We’ve had some patients who have had to have treatment for as much as 2 ½ years, while others have only needed as few as three...
Orthodontic treatment (braces) before the age of seven is something that we normally don’t look to do. Creating any significant improvement before that age is usually not practical because there just aren’t enough permanent teeth present. Preventing the need for...
In cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics is an important aspect. When an improper bite (a malocclusion), or a misalignment of teeth is diagnosed, an orthodontist, who is a highly trained specialist, is needed to correct it. In order to enhance your facial esthetics, and...
Preventing Tooth Loss For People on The Go Many of the patients coming into our office are experiencing missing teeth. Some are missing teeth as the result of some type of trauma but by far, the majority are from decay or gum disease that has progressed too far. When...
