Give Yourself the Gift of a New Smile in 2017

Long Beach, CA – Have you spent years hiding your smile, embarrassed by your crooked, misaligned or oddly spaced teeth? There is no time like the present to get the smile you’ve always wanted, so make 2017 the year you resolve to smile bigger than ever before.

Smiles have the power to change the world, and if you are hiding yours because you don’t like it, you’re missing out on all of the incredible benefits smiling can have. Studies show that people who smile often are both healthier and happier than those who don’t. And there are more options than ever before to get the smile of your dreams.

Orthodontic treatment has come a long way in recent decades, and it seems like practically every day, another new great technology is being introduced to make orthodontics more effective, efficient and pleasant than ever before. Just look at the list of options available to help you straighten your smile:

• Clear and metal braces – Standard braces are still the go-to teeth straightening option, and clear braces are a great alternative for patients who want the same reliability, but without the visibility of metal brackets.
• Self-ligating braces – These braces offer the same advantages of traditional braces, along with the additional benefits of increased comfort, less frequent appointments and faster treatment times. The brackets hold the wire into place with a clip, rather than the elastic ties used with traditional braces. The clip enables the wire to remain activated for a longer period of time, which in turn provides more consistent and lighter orthodontic forces and less frequent appointment times.
• Lingual braces – These braces are metal braces that are applied to the tongue side of teeth, making them virtually invisible to others. They offer all of the benefits of labial braces, married with the aesthetics of other options (like Invisalign).
• Invisalign and Invisalign Teen – These clear aligner treatments offer aesthetics and comfort. Patients are able to straighten their teeth through a series of clear, comfortable and removable plastic aligners, custom designed for each patient’s specific need. Because the aligners are removable, patients have more flexibility with their diet, however 22 hour/day wear compliance is imperative to achieving an ideal final result.

Crooked, overlapping, or otherwise misaligned teeth don’t just affect a person’s cosmetic appearance. Dental malocclusions can have a negative impact on your oral health. Misaligned bites can place uneven pressure on the teeth, which can lead to them breaking and chipping over time. Crowded teeth can also be harder to clean, leading to decay and gum disease. Gum disease, if it progresses, can lead to not only tooth loss, but has also been associated with other serious health conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes and stroke.

Not only can a new smile improve the way you feel about yourself, but it may be able to improve your dental and overall health, as well. If you’ve spent a lifetime hiding your smile, now is the time to discover the power orthodontics can have on your life.

And the good news is, many dental insurance plans offer partial orthodontic coverage. At your first consultation, a financial specialist at your orthodontist’s office will go over costs with you, and will help ensure you get the most out of your insurance benefits.

We know that there are many reasons why our patients may have put improving their smile on the backburner, but we believe there is no time like the present to get that gorgeous smile you deserve. The first consultation is complimentary, so please call HD Orthodontics today at 562-283-6590 and learn how we can help you go confidently into 2017 and beyond.