Long Beach, CA – One of the most common orthodontic issues we treat at HD Orthodontics is what is referred to as a Class II malocclusion. A patient with this kind of bite presents with significant overjet (protruding upper front teeth) and a lower jaw […]
Long Beach, CA – Early intervention can be the key to achieving a beautiful, healthy smile for growing children. For many of our younger patients, the best way to do this is through palatal expansion. Dr. Desh is excited to introduce the Invisalign Palatal Expander […]
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 our Long Beach orthodontic practice, HD Orthodontics, we know it can be a hard habit to break, so we are here to […]
