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 […]
Long Beach, CA – Orthodontic treatment in some form has been around for centuries. Crude forms of braces have been discovered in Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome, and Ancient Greece. But what we consider modern braces date back to 1819 when Christophe-Francois Delabarre invented a woven wire that […]
Long Beach, CA – Orthodontic treatment has many benefits for patients of all ages. These benefits can extend beyond just a beautifully straight smile and can address issues many patients may not realize can be corrected with orthodontic treatment. While patients may understand the connection between a […]
Long Beach, CA – If you or your child have an overbite, orthodontic treatment can help improve your bite and the overall health of your smile. But there are so many treatment options to choose from, how can you know which is best for you? What […]
Long Beach, CA – To extract or not to extract – that is the question. At least, it is an often hotly debated topic in the orthodontic world. For years, many dentists believed that extracting teeth was the best option to correct severe crowding issues. But that […]
Long Beach, CA – If you or your child need braces, chances are good you may have done a bit of comparison shopping during the process. In doing so, you may have noticed that different practices charge different prices. Why is that? Many things go into […]
Long Beach, CA – Gum disease is very common, affecting nearly half of all adults over the age of 30. Outward signs of gum disease can include red, swollen, or even bleeding gums. Some patients, however, may have gum disease but not display any symptoms. It […]
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 – At HD Orthodontics, we know that one of our patient’s favorite days is the day their braces are removed. While we encourage everyone to be patient because there is not magic fix for your teeth, we do have a few tips to […]
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 […]
