How to vacation the right way with Invisalign
Whether you’re an avid hiker or prefer to lounge on the beach, vacationing may be challenging if you wear Invisalign braces. You know how important it is to maintain your dental routine, but you want to enjoy your...Continue reading
Can Invisalign trays melt in a hot car?
As the sun starts to shine from behind rain clouds and we make our way toward summer, you’re probably not thinking about how the weather will affect your teeth. However, if you have or are considering Invisalign braces,...Continue reading
Orthodontics technology improvements for the next generation
If you or your children are in need of braces, it can be hard to shake the image of chunky brackets, Headgears and rubber bands that have come to be synonymous with orthodontics. However, orthodontic technology has come...Continue reading
Malocclusion types and treatments
If you go to the dentist regularly, you have probably heard the term “malocclusion” thrown around quite often. But what does it actually mean? Simply put, a malocclusion is the medical term for any disruption in the alignment...Continue reading
Why your teeth can move after having braces
Imagine you went to one of the top orthodontists in Los Angeles County to get braces and were satisfied that, at the end of the treatment, you had a perfect smile. Then, years after having braces, you notice...Continue reading
Who is the oldest Invisalign patient?
When most people think of dental braces, they probably imagine children and teenagers as the primary patient demographics. It’s true that kids can benefit from getting dental work early on to reduce the likelihood of issues later in...Continue reading
How to deal with braces on Valentine’s Day
With February 14th fast approaching, people around the world are thinking about how they’ll spend their Valentine’s Day. Widely held as the most romantic day of the year, long term couples and blind dates alike will come together...Continue reading
How to convince your teenager to get braces
If you have teenagers at home, you know how stubborn they can be. Getting a teenager to go to the dentist without complaint can be like pulling teeth, no pun intended. And if your child needs braces, you...Continue reading
Bruxism and braces
You may be aware that all doctors advise against grinding or clenching teeth, but did you know that doing so is a condition called bruxism? Most people experience some level of bruxism, whether it’s occasional clenching over a...Continue reading
A short story about the long history of orthodontics
When you think of ancient history, you probably imagine people whose dental and overall health is less than stellar. But while orthodontia and dentistry may seem like relatively new technology, it’s actually older than many of us might...Continue reading