Braces

Does Insurance Cover Orthodontic Treatment?

Does Insurance Cover Orthodontic Treatment?

Long Beach, CA – Orthodontic treatment is important not only for aesthetic reasons but also to ensure a lifetime of good oral health. If you require orthodontic treatment, you may wonder what your options are to pay for treatment. Will your dental insurance cover braces or Invisalign […]

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Summer Survival Tips for Braces Wearers

Summer Survival Tips for Braces Wearers

Long Beach, CA –Summertime and the living is easy – but not without paying a bit of attention to your orthodontic treatment. No matter how you are spending your summer, it’s important to keep your orthodontic treatment on track. With a bit of planning, you don’t […]

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How Long Does It Take to Get Your Braces On?

How Long Does It Take to Get Your Braces On?

Long Beach, CA – Orthodontic treatment improves smiles and increases self-confidence for patients of all ages. More people than ever are reaping the benefits that come along with braces. But you may have some questions if you’re in line for treatment. One common question is how long […]

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How Are Braces Removed?

How Are Braces Removed?

Long Beach, CA – Traditional braces are still used in orthodontic practices all over the world because they are effective and efficient. They are a tried and true tool that create a perfectly aligned smile, helping to boost confidence and improve oral health. However, as the day […]

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How Often Do I Need to Change My Rubber Bands?

How Often Do I Need to Change My Rubber Bands?

Long Beach, CA – Wearing rubber bands is an important part of your orthodontic treatment. For some patients, these rubber bands can help the braces achieve movements that wouldn’t be possible otherwise. While the braces straighten the teeth, rubber bands help align the bite.  If rubber bands […]

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Can I Eat Chips with Braces?

Can I Eat Chips with Braces?

Long Beach, CA – One of the most common questions orthodontists are asked is what foods patients will need to avoid during their orthodontic treatment. This is important because some foods, especially those that are too hard, crunchy, sticky, or chewy, can damage the brackets and […]

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How Can My Child Enjoy Halloween While in Braces?

How Can My Child Enjoy Halloween While in Braces?

Long Beach, CA – Halloween is just around the corner, and that means all things spooky, creepy and all the candy you can handle. If you’re an orthodontist, Halloween is definitely a scary time – we worry not only about sugar overload for our patients but […]

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Will Orthodontic Treatment Affect My Speech?

Will Orthodontic Treatment Affect My Speech?

Long Beach, CA – When you begin orthodontic treatment, there are a lot of things you’ll need to get used to. Having brackets and wires or clear aligners in your mouth all day, knowing the ins and outs of caring for your teeth during treatment, and […]

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Are there Different Brands of Clear Aligners?

Are there Different Brands of Clear Aligners?

Long Beach, CA – Clear aligner therapy is gaining in popularity as an orthodontic treatment option for a variety of reasons. Clear aligners are comfortable, removable and almost invisible, so you can get the smile you’ve always wanted without it being super noticeable to others. It’s […]

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Are There Benefits to Self-Ligating Braces?

Are There Benefits to Self-Ligating Braces?

Long Beach, CA – We continue to see great advances in the orthodontic world. We have more treatment options than ever before as well as technological advances that allow patients to finish treatment much more quickly. One treatment option many patients love is self-ligating braces. They […]

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