Long Beach, CA – Braces are commonly a rite of passage during the adolescent years. Who doesn’t conjure up a mouth full of metal when reminiscing about their awkward teenage days? While we often think of teenagers in braces, most people are unaware that the recommended time […]
Long Beach, CA – An underbite is a type of malocclusion that occurs when the lower jaw protrudes beyond the upper jaw, causing the lower front teeth to overlap the top front teeth. Underbite can cause a variety of issues so it’s important to correct it […]
Long Beach, CA – April is Autism Awareness Month, and at HD Orthodontics, we celebrate all of our patients – and provide personalized, comfortable care for everyone. For some patients, that means we take extra time to ensure they feel safe and cared for, and […]
Long Beach, CA – If your child is seven or older and hasn’t had a consultation with an orthodontist, it’s time to make that appointment. Many parents may think this is too young, but the American Association of Orthodontics, American Dental Association, and the American […]
Long Beach, CA – Simply explained, tongue thrusting is the habit of putting the tongue in the wrong position when swallowing. A tongue thruster will place the tongue too far forward, or off to the side. Every 24 hours, it is estimated that we swallow […]
Long Beach, CA – Do you have a child who just can’t seem to give up his or her thumb sucking habit? At HD Orthodontics, we know it can be a hard habit to break, so we are here to help you. The thumb sucking […]
