Picture this: you are a few weeks into your new Invisalign treatment and it’s going well. You wake up and, like always, go to put your aligners in. But when you open the case, you notice an unpleasant...Continue reading
Category: Braces
The future of dental braces
The history of braces is long and varied, dating back to the first attempt to straighten teeth in 400 BC. Throughout time, other early orthodontic devices have been used to close gaps in the teeth or expand the...Continue reading
Orthodontist for all ages in Los Angeles
Picture this: a grade schooler with a wide smile full of wire braces, eagerly showing off their colorful bands. Or fast forward to high school or college, where teens and students balance the stresses of school while working...Continue reading
New Year, New Smile
As we approach the holiday season and the new year that follows, many of us are looking to make meaningful changes in our lives. It’s easy to take stock of the progress we’ve made and the ways we...Continue reading
Limiting the lisp from braces
One of the aspects of getting Lingual braces or Invisalign is learning how to talk with metal wires or plastic in your mouth. Many people describe having a slight lisp in the beginning, which can be uncomfortable or...Continue reading
Can you play an instrument with braces?
Art lessons are an important part of growing up, and studies show that education in the arts supports the development of motor, social and language skills in children. As a result, most schools offer either a visual or...Continue reading
Can you whiten teeth with Invisalign braces?
As Invisalign® specialists, we get a lot of questions from patients about how treatment works. From queries about eating with Invisalign to keeping your aligners clean, there’s one that stands out however: tooth whitening. Namely, can you whiten...Continue reading
Your Invisalign daily routine
Invisalign® has become a popular alternative to traditional braces due to the fact that they’re barely noticeable. Not only do the clear aligners offer more discretion than chunky metal brackets, but most patients describe increased comfort when using...Continue reading
Going back to school with braces made easy
The new school year is fast approaching, but not every kid is quite ready to go back to the classroom. Going back to school means new teachers, new classmates, and new social situations. It’s a big transition that...Continue reading
Braces in pop culture
When you think of braces, you probably think of awkward teens and nerdy adults. This is largely because of the way braces have been portrayed in pop culture. Unfortunately, this stereotype discourages people from getting braces even when...Continue reading