How Can I Be Sure My Teen is Wearing His Invisalign Aligners?
Orthodontic treatment is a big commitment – both of time and finances, so how can you be sure your teen is complying with the orthodontist’s recommendations?
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Does Wisdom Teeth Removal Affect Orthodontic Treatment?
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 […]
Avoiding Tooth Decay While in Braces
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 […]
The Dos and Don’ts of Brushing with Braces
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, […]
What is the Best Orthodontic Treatment for Your Lifestyle?
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 […]
What Happens at an Orthodontic Consultation?
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, […]
Dr. Heather Desh Named Favorite Orthodontist
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 […]
Orthodontics Can Help TMJ Sufferers
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 […]
Just Say No to DIY Orthodontics
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, […]
What Affects Orthodontic Treatment Times?
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 […]