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 […]
Long Beach, CA – More adults than ever before are turning to orthodontic treatment to correct their smiles. Their reasons are as varied as their orthodontic issues, but many of these patients do have one thing in common – they want a discrete option for treatment. […]
Long Beach, CA – As you get older, you may notice your smile shifting. Just as our bodies change over time, so do our teeth. While teeth shifting is natural and happens to everyone, it may have you considering orthodontic treatment. Even if you’ve had braces before, […]
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 […]
Long Beach, CA – If you’re in braces, chances are good you’ll need orthodontic wax and/or rubber bands at some point during your treatment. Let’s look at why these are important accessories and where you can get them. Soothing the Bite: The Role of Orthodontic Wax […]
Long Beach, CA – Taking proper care of your smile is always important, but never more so than while you are in orthodontic treatment. Keeping your teeth healthy is crucial to the success of your treatment as well as your final aesthetic outcome. Your teeth will […]
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 – 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 – More adults are seeking orthodontic treatment to get the smiles they’ve always wanted. But most older patients and many teens want a discrete way to straighten their smiles. Inbrace lingual braces offer an excellent solution. But what exactly are lingual braces, and […]
