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Where Can I Buy Orthodontic Supplies?

Where Can I Buy Orthodontic Supplies?

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 […]

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What’s the Best Flosser for Braces?

What’s the Best Flosser for Braces?

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 […]

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I Have an Overbite – What Treatment Should I Use?

I Have an Overbite – What Treatment Should I Use?

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 […]

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Do I Need Teeth Extracted Before Braces?

Do I Need Teeth Extracted Before Braces?

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 […]

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Does My Child Need to Lose Their Baby Teeth Before Getting Orthodontic Treatment?

Does My Child Need to Lose Their Baby Teeth Before Getting Orthodontic Treatment?

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 […]

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Are Inbrace Lingual Braces Right for Me?

Are Inbrace Lingual Braces Right for Me?

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 […]

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Could Invisalign be Right for My Child?

Could Invisalign be Right for My Child?

Long Beach, CA – Orthodontists recommend seeing patients as early as age seven, as outlined by the American Association of Orthodontists. While most patients won’t require treatment then, there are more treatment options than ever for patients when they are ready. Invisalign has continued to grow […]

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Why Do Orthodontists Charge Different Prices?

Why Do Orthodontists Charge Different Prices?

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 […]

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Why Does My Invisalign Treatment Need Attachments?

Why Does My Invisalign Treatment Need Attachments?

Long Beach, CA – Patients love Invisalign treatment because it is the virtually invisible way to get the smile they’ve always wanted. But before choosing Invisalign, it’s important to understand everything that goes into the treatment. And that includes understanding that your treatment may include attachments. […]

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Top 6 Reasons Your Invisalign Treatment Isn’t Working

Top 6 Reasons Your Invisalign Treatment Isn’t Working

Long Beach, CA – Patients of all ages love using Invisalign treatment to get the smiles they’ve always wanted. Invisalign is clear, removable, comfortable, and efficient. But occasionally, patients may find that their teeth are not tracking as they should. That can be frustrating, but there […]

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