Long Beach, CA – The wisdom teeth are the last teeth to erupt in the mouth and can make their appearance anytime between the ages of 17 to 25. This is a common age range for orthodontic treatment as well, so can your wisdom teeth […]
Long Beach, CA – During your orthodontic treatment, your braces or Invisalign aligners are hard at work gently guiding your teeth to their new locations. While they are working hard, you also have to work hard – brushing and flossing while in braces can be […]
Long Beach, CA – Properly caring for your teeth and gums is an important part of ensuring your overall health. A healthy smile can stave off gum disease, decay, and keep your smile pearly white. This is especially important while you are in orthodontic treatment, […]
Long Beach, CA – Gone are the days when the only option for straightening your smile were large metal braces. Today, there are a host of different options to choose from, and many of them are much more cosmetically pleasing. At HD Orthodontics, we work […]
Long Beach, CA – While orthodontic treatment can occur at any age, the ideal time to have an orthodontic consultation is when your child is around the age of seven. This is because your child will have a good mix of primary and permanent teeth, […]
Long Beach, CA –Dr. Heather Desh and HD Orthodontics have been named the 2018 FavoriteOrthodontist by the Press-Telegram’s Reader’s Choice Awards. These annual reader’s choice awards are an honor, and we are so pleased that our patients and their families recognized us yet again. Last […]
Long Beach, CA – One common problem many adults complain about is TMJ pain. The temporomandibular joint is one of the most commonly used joints in the body. Think of how many times you open and close your mouth in a day – it is […]
Long Beach, CA – If you spend any amount of time on social media sites or watching TV, chances are good you’ve seen advertisements for a company called Smile Direct Club. The company touts the benefits of getting a straight smile using Invisalign-like clear aligners, […]
Long Beach, CA – When orthodontic patients learn they need braces, the most commonly asked question is often “how long will I need to wear them?” Unfortunately, orthodontists can’t give exact time frames and there are several reasons why. The average length of time in […]
Long Beach, CA – If you are an orthodontic patient who opted for Invisalign treatment, chances are good you chose it for the minimal impact you felt it would have on your daily life. The aligners are clear, rendering them practically invisible, and they are […]
