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Invisalign Teen for Orthodontic Treatment
At Mehdi Fotovat, DDS, we are big fans of Invisalign Teen for orthodontic treatment. Invisalign’s advanced technology allows for precision in creating Picture Perfect Smiles and confidence boosting results. Read our top reasons wh
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The Top Reasons Why You Should Only Seek Invisalign Treatment with an Orthodontist
Invisalign is a front-runner for straightening teeth these days. You can enjoy virtually invisible teeth-straightening while continuing to eat the foods you enjoy, brush and floss your teeth normally for better oral health, and mi
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Itero Digital Scanning… Impressions Made Easy!
At Fotovat, DDS providing our patients with a unique and positive experience that they can’t find elsewhere is one of our main goals. We strive to provide treatment that’s effective yet also comfortable by incorporating the latest
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WIN Beats Headphones from Fotovat, DDS!
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Emergency Care At Fotovat, DDS
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Get Ready For YETI Sweepstakes!
Our practice is conveniently located on Laurel Canyon Blvd. between Burbank Blvd. and Chandler Blvd. in Valley Village. Free parking is available behind the building.
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Invisalign vs. Braces: Which to Choose?
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Healthy Bodies, Happy Smiles Sweepstakes!!!
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Teen Invisalign: The Clear Alternative To Braces
Dr. Fotovat is located in Valley Village, CA. He is an Invisalign Elite Provider of Invisalign & Invisalign Teen in the Los Angeles area, offering clear aligners as a treatment option for their patients. Consider Invisalign to pro
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Redesigning Your Smile with a Makeover
When you want to improve the way you look and feel, makeovers are often a great place to start. There are many ways to accomplish this, such as changing your hairstyle or wardrobe or obtaining plastic surgery. Consulting a cosmeti
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Sports Drinks and Your Teeth
Sports drinks are a popular way to rehydrate after exercising but may not be a healthy choice for your teeth. Around 62% of American teenagers consume at least one of these drinks each day, but excess consumption can take its toll
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Early Orthodontics: When’s The Best Time for Your Child’s First Orthodontic Visit?
Your oral health is essential to longevity and a good quality of life. Many adults would agree, however, did you know that establishing positive oral hygiene habits begin in early childhood? If your child’s teeth and gums aren’t h
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How to Maintain a Gorgeous Smile
One of your most valuable assets is your beautiful smile. You feel better about yourself and display an air of self-assurance when your smile looks sensational. To keep your pearly whites in top condition, follow these helpful hin
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Do You Need a Second Opinion about Orthodontic Treatment?
An orthodontist’s treatment for you or your family member is something that will impact the rest of your lives. A smile isn’t something you want to put at risk, so choosing the right healthcare professional is important. There is
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Catering to Teens with Invisalign
It may seem that there’s a target market for just about everything, and it turns out that Invisalign braces are no exception. This revolutionary method for improving smiles has introduced Invisalign Teen that provides all of the b
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Is Headgear Still Around?
If you hear the term headgear, it will likely conjure up images of an awkward contraption forced upon many an adolescent over the years in their quest for straight teeth. As much as patients might like to avoid it, headgear is a p
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Invisalign Teen: An Invisible Solution
The latest innovation in orthodontics may give your teenager a reason to smile. The Invisalign method has added Invisalign Teen to their group of products, which uses the system of a series of clear plastic aligners to adjust teet
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Manual vs. Electric Toothbrushes
There are lots of brands and styles of electric toothbrushes on the market today, but are they any better than using your trusty manual toothbrush? There are advantages and disadvantages to both types of toothbrushes.
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Potential Outcomes of Orthodontic Treatment
You may not realize it, but orthodontic treatment can drastically change people’s lives. A healthy, straight smile improves your appearance and increases self-esteem and confidence. Insecurities about your smile could be holding y
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Facts About Invisalign Teen
The nearly invisible way to straighten your teenager’s teeth while avoiding diet restrictions and cleaning difficulties is Invisalign Teen. Instead of traditional metal brackets and wires, Invisalign consists of a series of clear
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Early Orthodontic Treatment for Kids
Many parents wonder when the right time is to start taking their children to see an orthodontist. As orthodontics has advanced through the years, oral health professionals have learned that it’s beneficial to address problems earl
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Common Types of Orthodontic Appliances
If you are beginning your orthodontic journey, it’s likely you’ll hear terms mentioned in the office that are new to you. If you or your child is told that some type of appliance is recommended to help achieve the perfect smile, i
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A Unique Approach with Invisalign Teen
Part of the hassle associated with improving your teenager’s smile with braces is getting your teen to buy into the process. Many teens are very resistant to wearing braces because they don’t want a mouth full of metal, food stuck
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More Adults Are Straightening Their Smiles
It’s a common misconception that it’s harder for adults to undergo orthodontic treatment as children and teens do. Orthodontics can be successful at any age! We are proud to say that our practice, Mehdi Fotovat, DDS, offers many t
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How to Choose an Orthodontist
Chances are you’ll be under and orthodontist’s care for a number of years, so you’ll want to choose the right doctor. Also, a very visible part of your body is being treated and you want the highest level of skills.
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Invisalign Teen: Stress-Free Braces
Moody teenagers can be hard to please, and sometimes finding out that they need braces can send them reeling. If you have a teen who needs orthodontic treatment but is fighting the idea of having a mouth full of metal, consider th
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Signs You Might Need Braces
Orthodontic treatment is a solution for a variety of dental issues. Your smile may not only look like it could benefit from wearing braces, but your oral health might also benefit as well. Often, a healthy mouth includes teeth tha
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Preparing Your Teeth for Braces
If your smile makes you unhappy because of problems like crooked teeth or a misaligned bite or large gaps, you may be anxious to correct your smile with braces. There are numerous options available for braces today such as traditi
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Finding the Bright Side of Wearing Braces
One of the best ways to achieve a perfect smile is by wearing braces, but it doesn’t come without a few hassles. Once you see your issues like overcrowded teeth, gaps, bite misalignment, and more are gone, the end result is worth
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The Give & Get Sweepstakes: Enter to WIN a $500 shopping spree & $500 donation to your favorite charity!
Our practice is conveniently located on Laurel Canyon Blvd. between Burbank Blvd. and Chandler Blvd. in Valley Village. Free parking is available behind the building.
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Learning about Lingual Braces
The most common treatment method for straightening teeth and correcting bites has been braces for many years. However, new types of braces have been developed as technology has advanced. One example is lingual braces, sometimes al
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Tips for a Successful Braces Journey
Wearing braces on your teeth is a step toward improving your appearance and self-esteem for the rest of your life. A straight, appealing smile is the goal, but you must care for your braces and follow your orthodontist’s instructi
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Getting Your Questions about Invisalign Answered
The best way to determine if an orthodontic treatment plan is right for you is to visit a qualified professional for a consultation. However, it’s also smart to go into the office with some knowledge about the options and question
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Invisalign: The Characteristics
Crooked teeth or a misaligned bite can make even the most confident person self-conscious. No matter your age, Invisalign orthodontic treatment can repair your smile without the sometimes annoying and embarrassing characteristics
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Does Invisalign Affect Your Social Life?
Chances are you’ve probably heard of Invisalign, the clear plastic aligners that straighten your teeth without having to wear traditional metal braces. Their incognito appearance allows you to get the smile you’ve always wanted wi
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Advantages of Invisalign
Nearly two million people worldwide have discovered Invisalign, the latest technology for improving smiles. Treatment involves wearing a series of customized clear plastic aligners to gently shift teeth into better positions. This
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Invisalign Maintenance
A revolutionary method for improving smiles without the hassles of traditional braces is called Invisalign. These clear plastic aligners are used to correct a variety of dental issues, such as teeth overcrowding, gaps, and bite pr
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5 Things Parents Need To Know About Invisalign Teen®
Many parents know about Invisalign®, the virtually invisible way to straighten teeth without metal braces. But I’m often asked for more information about Invisalign® Teen.
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Tips for Success with Braces
Your teeth and gums require extra special attention while wearing braces. Otherwise, the risk increases substantially for developing decay, gum disease or teeth staining. It’s also important to take special care of the braces them
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In-Ovation Clear Braces
The radiant smile you’ve always wanted is possible faster and more comfortably than with traditional metal braces. In-Ovation Clear braces, or In-Ovation C, offers a discrete, convenient and painless way to achieve your smile goal
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Smiling with AcceleDent Optima
When you get braces on your teeth, chances are you want to get rid of them as soon as possible so you can start enjoying your brand new smile. One innovative way to speed up the orthodontics process is AcceleDent Optima, a safe an
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How Orthodontics Has Changed Through the Years
People have desired straight, attractive smiles throughout history, but the ways of achieving the perfect smile has changed over the years. There are lots of choices available when considering orthodontic treatment, thanks to many
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Surgical Orthodontics Explained
Sometimes traditional orthodontics such as braces aren’t enough to fully correct smiles. When a patient’s jaws don’t line up as they should and a proper bite can’t be achieved, oral surgery might be advised in addition to braces.
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Common Reasons to Visit an Orthodontist
Just about everyone knows the orthodontist is the type of doctor who gives patients braces on their teeth. But what exactly causes patients to seek the help of an orthodontist? Dentists focus on oral health by providing preventive
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Invisalign and Teens
An innovative approach to straightening teeth can be found with Invisalign. Treatment involves wearing a series of clear plastic aligners to gradually move teeth into better positions. The process is available to both teens and ad
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Understanding In-Ovation Metal Braces
In the advanced world of orthodontics, new technologies have joined traditional braces on the stage for improving smiles. If you’re considering orthodontics, it’s smart to investigate the different options to see what’s right for
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Easing Your Concerns about Adult Orthodontics
Are you unhappy with your smile and have spent years thinking that you’d like to improve it through orthodontics? You may have hesitated due to concerns that it will be a bad experience as an adult. There are probably a number of
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WIN a Family Four Pack of Season Passes To Universal Studios Resort in Hollywood!
Our practice is conveniently located on Laurel Canyon Blvd. between Burbank Blvd. and Chandler Blvd. in Valley Village. Free parking is available behind the building.
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Opting for Invisalign
One of the most recent innovations in modern orthodontics is Invisalign. These unique clear aligners are becoming increasingly popular for improving smiles without the stigma associated with traditional braces. Invisalign aligners
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Understanding Accelerated Orthodontics
If you want to straighten your smile but don’t want to wait years for the results, accelerated orthodontics can make your dreams a reality. With accelerated orthodontics, your dentist or orthodontist can straighten teeth, adjust s
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Who Needs Early Orthodontic Treatment?
When most people think of orthodontic treatment, they envision the braces that middle-school and high-school age kids wear on their teeth. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, parents should have their children
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Selecting a Good Orthodontist
Whether your child needs an evaluation for potential treatment or you have decided to consider adult orthodontics to straighten your teeth, finding the right orthodontist will help ensure a good experience. Ask friends, coworkers,
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Making a Good Impression
Providing teens with a unique and positive experience that they can’t find elsewhere is a primary goal for my practice. In short, I strive to make a good impression by providing treatment that’s effective yet also comfortable. I a
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Invisalign Clear Braces will Make You Smile
At one time, the only option for orthodontic treatment was bulky, metal braces. Many adults shied away from straightening their teeth because they didn’t want the hassle or discomfort of traditional orthodontics. With Invisalign c
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Eating with Braces: Surviving the Challenge
Having braces isn’t always fun, especially when it comes to food intake. Most orthodontists tell their patients to avoid sticky snacks or hard candy because these food items can damage brackets and wires. Although there are some l
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The Benefits of Straight Teeth
Most people desire a perfect smile because it makes them look and feel better about themselves. Certainly, boosting your confidence and outward appearance are perks of having straight teeth, but there are other reasons to consider
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Braces and Caring for Your Teeth
Brushing and flossing are important components of protecting your dental health. When you have braces, however, good oral hygiene becomes even more critical. If you don’t take good care of your teeth while wearing braces, you can
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Thumb Sucking: Breaking the Habit
Although it seems cute to see a little baby sweetly sucking on his thumb, that habit can actually cause long-term dental problems. In fact, about 80 percent of babies and young children suck their thumbs at some time. While this m
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Am I Too Old for Orthodontic Treatment?
A gorgeous, healthy smile never goes out of style. In fact, an estimated 20 to 25 percent of orthodontic patients are adults. Celebrities like Tom Cruise and Gwen Stefani have even worn braces in recent years. Straighter teeth wil
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Can Choosing Invisalign Really Keep My Mouth Healthier?
Invisalign has a lot of benefits when it comes to straightening your teeth and looking good while you’re doing it, but it also has a great number of benefits when it comes to your oral health.
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Is a Family Dentist Right for Your Child?
The American Dental Association suggests that children visit a dentist by the age of one. Most experts recommend you take your child to their first dental appointment within six months of the first tooth’s eruption. When this time
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Case 1 – Buck Teeth
Our practice is conveniently located on Laurel Canyon Blvd. between Burbank Blvd. and Chandler Blvd. in Valley Village. Free parking is available behind the building.
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Maintaining Your Invisalign Aligners
Invisalign is a popular treatment for straightening teeth that avoids the hassle and unattractive appearance of traditional metal braces. Using custom fit clear aligner trays that fit over the teeth, Invisalign has an almost invis
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Family Dentists for Every Stage of Life
Every member of your family needs a dedicated dental professional who is specialized in handling the oral health needs of each age group. Regular checkups, proper hygiene, and professional cleanings all contribute to a healthy and
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Cosmetic Dentistry Options at Your Family Dentist
Due to the increased interest in cosmetic dentistry, many family dentists are becoming trained to offer more extensive procedures and treatments geared to improve the appearance of your smile. Many of these treatments are quick an
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Taking Care of Your New Braces
If you or your child have a new set of braces, you will want to make sure to take proper care of your new orthodontia to ensure the treatment phase is efficient and successful.
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Invisalign: Your Questions Answered
Do you have questions about Invisalign? Maybe you’ve heard the name mentioned as an alternative to traditional metal braces, but you don’t know the specifics. Invisalign utilizes a series of clear plastic trays that are custom fit
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Are You a Candidate for Invisalign?
Invisalign is one of the most popular options for patients who wish to improve an imperfect smile without the hassle of traditional braces. However, Invisalign may not be a perfect choice for everyone.
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Relieving Common Discomforts Caused by Wearing Braces
If you or your child has recently had braces applied, you might be discovering that braces can have some uncomfortable side effects, such as sores or ulcers on the lips and tongue, pain in the teeth, jaw or neck, headaches and mor
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Is Your Child Too Young for Braces?
If visits from the tooth fairy are coming to an end and your child’s permanent teeth are filling in, it is probably time to start considering a trip to the orthodontist. When a child’s permanent teeth begin erupting, a qualified o
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Invisalign: Potential Complications and Concerns
Invisalign is an attractive option for many people who are seeking to correct misaligned, crooked or gapped teeth.
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Advice From Your Orthodontist on Keeping Track of Your Retainer
Once you’ve completed your treatment with braces, your orthodontist will fit you for a retainer. A retainer is designed to prevent your teeth from shifting back into their former spaces, and promotes them to stay even and aligned.
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Dealing with Headaches Stemming from Orthodontia
If you or a loved one recently began orthodontic treatment, you might be discovering that braces can lead to some level of discomfort. Some patients experience soreness of the cheeks, lips and tongue, while others have an overall
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Preparing for Invisalign Treatment
Today’s advances in orthodontic technology offer many treatments for crooked or misaligned teeth. One of the most popular options for mildly crooked teeth is Invisalign. Invisalign uses clear custom-fit aligner trays to gently mov
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NTI-tss Helps Protect Your Smile
An estimated 44 million people in this country deal with chronic clenching and grinding. Also called bruxism, this condition can lead to broken crowns, sore muscles, worn teeth, sleep disruptions, and pain. Often, patients don’t e
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What to Avoid Eating While Wearing Braces
Braces are extremely sturdy and durable, but they are still capable of being popped off, dislodged or damaged if the patient eats the wrong thing. As a rule of thumb, avoid any food that is overly chewy, sticky or hard. Here is a
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Questions to Ask Before Getting Braces
If you or your child have been referred by your dentist to an orthodontist for treatment to straighten teeth, there are some questions you will want to ask to ensure a successful experience. Orthodontic treatment is an extensive p
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Why Should I Let My Teen Choose Invisalign Over Traditional Braces?
Studies have shown that today’s teens are under more pressure than ever, from society, from their peers and from themselves. Some of the most awkward times in a person’s life can be during puberty, between the ages of 11 and 14. I
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Why Adults Should Choose Invisalign to Straighten Teeth
Let’s face it. When you talk about straightening teeth, images of middle school kids with mouths full of metal and colored bands come into your mind. As an adult, those images might give you nightmares if you imagine it for yourse
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Are SPEED Braces an Option for You?
Are you unhappy with your smile, but dread the thought of years in metal braces? If you suffer from a crooked or misaligned smile, but don’t relish the idea of orthodontics to correct your problem, SPEED braces may be an option to
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When Should You Take Your Child to the Orthodontist?
If your child’s permanent teeth are erupting, it may be time to think about taking a visit to an orthodontist. A dentist who is trained to specialize in straightening and aligning the teeth and bite is called an orthodontist. The
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Maintaining Oral Hygiene While Wearing Braces
If you’ve just had braces applied, oral hygiene as you know it is about to change. You can’t keep on with your oral routines in the same fashion that you did prior to braces, or you’ll open yourself up to bacteria and gum disease,
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What Can Orthodontia Fix?
From crooked to protruding teeth, to much more difficult dental problems, orthodontia can effectively correct a wide array of issues. Whether your teeth are widely gapped, overly crowded, or oddly placed, your orthodontist can rec
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Key Benefits of Invisalign
If you are seeking treatment for crooked or misaligned teeth, one of the most appealing options available today is Invisalign. This innovative way to improve your smile utilizes a set of custom trays, called aligners, to correct a
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Adults and Braces – It’s Not Too Late!
We all think of braces as a rite of passage for middle school kids, maybe high school students, but it’s not something we commonly associate with adults. Many more adults, however, are turning to braces to correct problems that ha
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Keep Your Mouth Healthier by Choosing Invisalign Over Traditional Braces
Traditional braces have long been thought to be the only option available to straighten your teeth and correct your bite issues. Advances in Invisalign aligners now give you a choice, one that might just leave your mouth healthier
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Ways to Encourage Your Child to Care for New Braces
If your child just got braces, you will need to watch closely to ensure that all of the proper steps are being taken to ensure that when the braces come off, your child is left with a mouthful of healthy, straight teeth, not a mou
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Getting Ready for Braces
If you or your child are looking forward to orthodontia to improve your bite or smile, there are a few steps you can take to prepare before the placement of braces.
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Invisalign: The Orthodontic Choice for Adults
Are you an adult who is unhappy with your smile, but don’t want to walk around with “metal-mouth” looking like a teenager? Thanks to advances in orthodontic treatments, Invisalign can offer you a convenient, appealing, and efficie
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Choosing an Orthodontist
Selecting an orthodontic practice to trust with the future of your family’s smiles is not a decision to take lightly. Orthodontic treatment can be an extended process, so it is crucial to ensure your family is comfortable with the
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Dentists Who Specialize in Orthodontics
Dentists who are trained to specialize in diagnosing, preventing, and repairing structural issues with your teeth are called orthodontists. It is no small feat to become a board-certified orthodontist, with on average at least a d
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Choosing Braces as an Adult
Did you grow up getting teased about your teeth? Have you been embarrassed by your smile to the point that it affects you professionally or personally? Do you have difficulty eating certain foods because your bite is poor? There i
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Invisalign and Children – A Good Fit?
Does your child need braces, but isn’t sure about being a “metal mouth” for two or more years? Did your teen come to you and beg for some other option to traditional braces? Perhaps you’ve heard about Invisalign aligners but are w
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Your New Braces: Orthodontic Home Care
If you have new braces, it is important to know basic guidelines for their care so that you may successfully complete your treatment plan.
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Types of Orthodontic Retainers
Getting your braces off and revealing your brand new smile is an exciting prospect. In order to keep those perfectly aligned teeth, you will be required to utilize some form of orthodontic retainer.
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Questions to Ask When Choosing an Orthodontic Practice in Sherman Oaks CA
Choosing an orthodontist for you and your family is an important decision. Braces are a serious commitment, so you want to make sure you and your child are comfortable with the doctor and staff. Selecting the right orthodontic pra
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How Early Should You Consider Braces For Your Child?
You may be surprised to find out your young child should be evaluated for orthodontic treatment as early as the age of seven. The American Dental Association and the American Association of Orthodontics both recommend visiting a d
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Your Oral Hygiene and Braces – How to Keep Your Whole Mouth Healthy
Have you recently had braces applied? If so, you’ll want to take care of them so they’ll do their work as quickly and efficiently as possible, but you’ll also want to take care of your teeth underneath, and that means developing o
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Get Ready for Invisalign!
You have made the smart decision to improve your smile with Invisalign. Invisalign’s clear aligners make straightening your teeth both aesthetically appealing and easy to maintain. There are a few tips you can follow to ensure a s
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Helping Your Child Adjust to Life With New Braces
As you child has grown older, his or her baby teeth will begin to loosen and fall out. They will be replaced by permanent adult teeth. Adult teeth are larger than baby teeth, and as they begin to erupt, you may notice that your ch
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What are SPEED Braces?
Everyone wants a beautiful smile. If you have a smile you are not proud of, social situations can be embarrassing and uncomfortable. Fortunately, advances in dental technology and orthodontic treatments provide many options for yo
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Lingual Braces: Advantages and Disadvantages
Advances in technology have created options for orthodontia beyond traditional metal bracket braces. One of these options is lingual braces. Lingual braces are an “invisible” treatment for misaligned teeth that are similar to trad
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Caring for Your Invisalign Aligners
Are you considering Invisalign to achieve your dream smile? Invisalign aligners are an excellent choice for adults wishing to straighten their teeth. Invisalign has very little impact on the way you lead your life. You take them o
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The Basics about Orthodontic Treatment
The purpose of orthodontic treatment is to improve the appearance and function of the teeth and jaw. This type of treatment is most often performed by an orthodontist, who undergoes specialty training in the field.
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How You Can Help Speed Up Your Orthodontic Treatment
Your orthodontist has probably given you a general timeframe for your orthodontic treatment plan. Most patients should plan to wear their braces for one to two years, although treatment could range anywhere from nine months to fiv
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Caring For Your Braces at Home
Braces can provide you with a beautiful, straight smile. While you have them on, however, your oral hygiene can become more involved, and if you don’t care for your teeth properly, can lead to decay or disease. Following a few tip
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Answering Your Questions about Invisalign
An alternative orthodontic treatment to traditional braces is Invisalign clear aligners. This has become a popular way to straighten teeth without the negative aspects that patients link to metal braces, like the noticeable appear
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Daily Care of Your Invisalign Aligners
One of the greatest benefits of Invisalign is the minimal impact it has on your everyday life. You should wear your Invisalign at all times, except when eating, brushing and flossing. Because the aligners are exceptionally comfort
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Preparing Your Child for a Visit to the Orthodontist
The American Association of Orthodontics and The American Dental Association recommend that children see an orthodontist for evaluation by their 7th birthday. Some kids are thrilled at the prospect of getting braces, and some are
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Understanding Orthodontics
One specialty field of dentistry is orthodontics, whose purpose is to correct teeth that are misaligned or crooked so that your smile is improved. There are a variety to methods and tools that may be employed in the orthodontic pr
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Frequently Asked Questions About Invisalign
If you are considering straightening your teeth, you may be looking into various orthodontic options. One treatment for correcting a crooked or overcrowded smile is Invisalign. Invisalign uses a clear set of BPA-free plastic trays
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Tips for Keeping Track of Your Retainer
If you have had braces and are now wearing a retainer, you won’t want to lose it! Wearing your retainer ensures that the hard work and diligence you have endured during braces pays off for the rest of your life. The convenience of
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Should My Teen Choose Invisalign or Traditional Braces
Metal braces used to go hand-in-hand with teenage years. Those awkward years were made so much worse with the taunts of “metal mouth” or “brace face.” Today, if your teen is dreading those comments, there are alternatives, particu
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When Should Your Child Get Braces?
As your child begins to lose primary teeth and permanent teeth are growing in, you may start to wonder when or if an orthodontic evaluation is needed. An orthodontist is a dentist with specialized training in aligning and straight
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Are You Too Old For Braces?
If you think straightening teeth with braces is only for pimply-faced teens, think again. Thanks to modern technology, today’s orthodontic treatments are providing adults with more subtle and less visible options that you may find
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Preparing for Braces
Getting braces is an exciting step toward having the best smile possible. It can fix problems with bite alignment, as well as addressing gaps between teeth or overcrowded teeth.
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How to Prepare Your Teen for Invisalign
Being a teenager can be difficult, and being a teen whose smile could use some improvement can be even more difficult. If your teen suffers from gapped, crooked, crowded, or misaligned teeth, you may be looking into Invisalign wit
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Problems that Orthodontics Can Correct
Improving your smile through orthodontic treatment can be one of the greatest gifts. No matter what age treatment occurs, the benefits apply to just about any age group. In deciding whether orthodontics might be right for you, it’
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How Will Braces Affect Your Daily Life?
Most orthodontic patients have questions about braces, especially wondering how their lives will be affected by wearing them. Here are some answers to some of the more commonly asked questions regarding life with braces.
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Why Choose Invisalign Over Braces?
When considering options for straighter teeth, you may want to look at the benefits of Invisalign versus traditional braces. Answering the question of which treatment is right for you requires consideration of several factors, inc
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The Difference Between an Orthodontist and a Dentist
A dentist is a licensed healthcare professional whose career focuses on helping patients maintain a healthy smile by preventing diseases that affect the teeth and gums, extracting teeth, filling cavities, and inserting artificial
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Deciding When your Child Needs Braces
You may have noticed that some kids begin orthodontic treatment at a young age, and others don’t begin until their teen years. The answer is that each patient is different, and the exact reasons your child needs braces will differ
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What to Know Before Visiting the Orthodontist
It’s a big commitment to get braces, so you want to be as educated as possible before taking this step. Here are some important things to know before going to the orthodontist for the first time.
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Adults: Living with Invisalign
But am I too old to deal with the hassle of teeth straightening? You may be surprised to learn how little your routine will change with Invisalign. From your morning schedule, to meals, work-outs, and bedtime you can go about your
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What to Expect When Your Braces Are Removed
Congratulations! Your braces are about to come off. After months – or years – of wearing your braces, your teeth are ready and your orthodontist is going to take off your braces. Your orthodontist will schedule your final appointm
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Orthodontics and Children
Look around and you’ll likely notice that braces are common in children these days. There are a variety of reasons that parents choose to go ahead and start orthodontic treatment for their children, which can help eliminate teeth
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What Are Phased Orthodontics?
Your orthodontist may recommend phased orthodontic treatment for your child. Phased orthodontics is the process of treating misaligned, gapped, or crowded teeth in two separate stages of treatment.
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Advantages of Invisalign Teen
It is not uncommon for teenagers to need orthodontic correction to help achieve a beautiful smile that can last a lifetime. However, many teens are hesitant to have treatment because of the embarrassment and hassles associated wit
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Common Reasons for Braces
There are a number of reasons that orthodontic treatment is recommended. It’s not always just about the appearance of your smile, but also may involve the function or comfort of your mouth. Here are some of the most common reasons
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Appliances Used in Orthodontic Treatment
The goal of orthodontics is to improve the appearance of function of your teeth and jaw, and various kinds of appliances help achieve that goal. Each patient’s treatment plan is unique, but here are some common appliances that ort
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Consider Invisalign for Your Smile
Unsightly teeth can be embarrassing, annoying, and unhealthy. Many people seek correction with traditional braces, but the trend is moving toward a less painful and less noticeable approach. Invisalign clear plastic aligners help
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Interceptive Orthodontics: A Phased Approach
You might think that teenagers are the primary age group who are candidates for orthodontic treatment, but it is not unusual for younger children to begin treatment these days. Early intervention, or interceptive orthodontics, may
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Braces: When Problems Arise
Orthodontic emergencies don’t happen very often, but minor problems are not uncommon. Most issues can be temporarily resolved until you are able to schedule an appointment with your orthodontist. It is helpful to know the parts of
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Invisalign for Adults and Teens
A revolutionary new method is available for helping you achieve the beautiful straight smile you’ve always wanted. Invisalign uses a series of clear, removable aligning trays to gradually shift your teeth into better position. Thi
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Orthodontic Benefits Go Beyond a Straight Smile
The advantages of receiving orthodontic treatment are more than just cosmetic. Straight teeth do make a beautiful smile, but they are also better for your overall long term oral health. Improvements in your self-esteem are also li
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The Unique Treatment of Invisalign
Unlike traditional methods of improving your smile, Invisalign offers a unique way to change your look without many of the hassles typically associated with braces. It is a great solution for getting rid of crooked, uneven, or mis
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Living With Braces
Once you get braces put on your teeth, you must learn how to live successfully while wearing them. Following your orthodontist’s advice for restrictions and proper care will help the treatment process go faster. Here are some sugg
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Two-Phased Orthodontic Treatment
The concept of orthodontic treatment occurring in two separate phases is increasing in popularity. You may wonder why this has become common, instead of treatment in the past being one set of braces usually during the teen years.
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Enjoy the Benefits of a Healthy Smile
Did you know healthy teeth and gums can help maintain good general health? A healthy smile will mean you look your very best, and your risk of developing certain diseases or health issues may decrease. If you’d like to have great
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Preparing for Your Orthodontic Consultation
Orthodontic treatment isn’t a decision that most people take lightly. It can be a process that takes up to a couple of years, so you want to be certain that you know all you can about it before beginning that journey. It is normal
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Things to Consider When Wearing Invisalign Braces
You have probably heard about the popular new way to straighten teeth called Invisalign. It involves wearing clear plastic aligning trays that are practically invisible. Teens don’t have to feel the humiliation of metal wires with
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Modern Advances Impact Orthodontics
Advances in technology benefit most aspects of healthcare, and orthodontics is no exception. Patients are able to experience the many advantages that modern improvements offer as they seek to enhance their smiles.
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The Invisalign Process
A new way to straighten teeth has been introduced with Invisalign clear braces. As you wear the invisible plastic aligners, your teeth are gently shifted into better positions and you avoid many of the hassles associated with trad
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Encouraging Teenagers to Look after Their Oral Health
Being a teenager can be hard work, as they often have to cope with the stresses of school and exams and numerous extracurricular activities. This can be a hectic time and it’s easy for good oral care to fall by the wayside. Encour
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Choices in Orthodontic Treatment
Braces are a popular and effective way to straighten crooked or crowded teeth, and correct bite problems. Most types are usually worn for about two years depending on each patient’s specific issues. This means that selecting the t
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Choosing Between Traditional and Clear Braces
Patients who decide to seek orthodontic treatments in Sherman Oaks, CA have more than just the choice of whether or not to get braces. You also must decide what type of braces are right for you. Two of the most common types are tr
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Cleaning Invisalign Braces
More and more people are improving their smiles these days with Invisalign orthodontics instead of traditional braces. Invisalign consists of clear aligning trays that fit right over your teeth to gradually move them into better p
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Learning to Floss with Braces
Pretty much everyone knows that flossing your teeth with braces is not a simple task. The metal wires form an obstacle for moving the dental floss up and down between your teeth. Not only that, it’s difficult to reach your gumline
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Common Reasons that Orthodontics are Needed
There is more to orthodontic treatment than just straightening teeth. There are a number of problems that warrant treatment, and the process depends on what your specific issues are. Each patient is unique, which means treatment i
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Invisalign: A Modern Way to Improve your Smile
One of the newest ways to spruce up your look is to correct your teeth with Invisalign. This is an orthodontic solution that allows your teeth to be straightened without having to wear unsightly or embarrassing traditional braces.
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Invisalign: Straightening Teeth Without Braces
Having straight teeth is a goal from young people through mature adults, and achieving a great smile without having to wear braces is a wonderful benefit. Awkward moments of a mouth full of metal, food particles stuck in your smil
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Who Needs Braces?
Parents, teens, and adults all may wonder if braces are really necessary. Sometimes it’s obvious that orthodontics would benefit the patient, and in other cases it’s not so clear. Braces really are something that each individual o
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Invisalign Provides a Reason to Smile
For many people, the idea of wearing braces is daunting. They have the reputation of being unsightly, uncomfortable, and generally a hassle. The good news is that advancements in technology give patients a reason to smile with an
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Reducing Soreness After Getting Braces
It can be uncomfortable after getting braces for the first time or after adjustments. Whenever you experience soreness, there are some things you can do to help ease your discomfort.
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Choices in Adult Braces
It’s never too late to correct bothersome or unappealing problems with your smile. Adult braces are becoming more and more popular, especially as options are available that are not as noticeable as traditional braces. Two choices
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What is an Orthodontic Emergency?
It doesn’t happen very often, but major orthodontic emergencies require immediate treatment. As opposed to minor issues that can be handled yourself or at your next appointment, emergencies should be treated by a professional. Her
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Seeing Your Dentist During Orthodontic Treatment
A common question patients have when they are undergoing orthodontic treatment is whether or not they should continue seeing their dentist during that timeframe. The answer is yes, you should maintain your regular dental checkups
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The Advantages of Adult Braces
You may have noticed more and more adults you know are sporting braces on their teeth. In fact, there has been a dramatic rise during the past two decades in the popularity of adults enhancing their smiles with orthodontic treatme
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The Types of Braces
Wearing braces is a tried and true way of straightening crooked teeth and correcting misaligned jaws. Braces are a solution for both adolescents and adults, and advancements have been made in the field of orthodontics to accommoda
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Palatal Expanders Explained
Sometimes a person’s jaw is not big enough to allow the teeth to come in properly, which can create problems such as incorrect bites. If the jaw size isn’t corrected in time, it can require serious orthodontic treatment in the fut
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Comparing Invisalign and Traditional Braces
Once you decide to improve your smile with orthodontics, it’s a matter of learning which treatment works best for your lifestyle, budget, and dental problems. Two common methods of orthodontic treatment to choose between are tradi
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Caring for Your Braces
Taking good care of your braces is an important part of the orthodontic process. Whether you’re wearing traditional braces or Invisalign aligners, proper care and maintenance will keep your mouth healthy and your appliances in goo
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Identifying Orthodontic Emergencies
How do you know when you’ve done something to your orthodontic work that is considered an emergency? Major orthodontic emergencies don’t happen that often, but immediate attention is needed when they do. Less serious issues can us
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Tooth Extraction for Braces
If you are considering getting braces to improve your smile and the function of your mouth, you might require tooth extractions prior to getting the appliances on your teeth. Your orthodontist may recommend upon consultation that
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Deciding if Invisalign is Right for You
Braces have traditionally been the way to achieve a beautiful smile, but there’s a new kind of technology available that provides an alternative to metal braces. Invisalign uses a series of clear aligning trays to move your teeth
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Dispelling Common Orthodontic Myths
Starting orthodontic treatment can seem a little daunting. Understanding what is involved in having braces may help ease your mind. The following information will help you separate fact from fiction about what to expect from ortho
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How to Know you Need an Orthodontist and How to Find One
The best indication that you should visit an orthodontist is that you hide your smile or resist showing your teeth. If you are embarrassed about your mouth because your teeth are misaligned or crooked, then it’s time to seek the h
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Adult Braces
More and more adults today are getting braces on their teeth. It may be their first time for orthodontic treatment, or it may be another go-round after their mouth changed after having braces during their youth. No matter the situ
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Changing Your Smile with Invisible Braces
Not everyone is blessed with perfect teeth, so that’s why you see many people wearing braces to correct their smiles. But did you know there are lots more people who wear braces then you realize? New technologies provide orthodont
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Choices in Straightening Your Teeth
When it comes to achieving the smile you always wanted by straightening your teeth, you have a number of options these days. Patients have varying opinions about what they are willing to wear on their teeth during orthodontic work
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Orthodontic Aspects of Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry is a well-known field that focuses on improving your smile. Often people think this only means correcting tooth problems like stains, chips, cracks, or other unsightly flaws. However, cosmetic dentistry is not l
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Caring for Your Retainer
When you wear braces, you probably can’t wait for the day your orthodontist takes them off and you can flaunt a beautiful, straight smile. Orthodontic treatment, however, doesn’t end with braces. Most of the time, your orthodontis
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Common Orthodontic Problems
Problems with the alignment of your teeth and jaw may not only bother you about how they look, but also how they function and feel. Some types of orthodontic problems can cause further issues as you age. Consulting an orthodontist
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Kids and Invisalign
When it’s time to talk about braces for your child’s teeth, many kids cringe and cause a fuss. They don’t want to be teased for a mouth full of metal, deal with unsightly food getting stuck in their teeth, and spend years with an
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Oral Care with Braces
If you wear braces, you already know that keeping them clean can be tricky. The brackets, wires, rubber bands, and other appliances accumulate food debris and plaque buildup. If not cleaned properly, your teeth may become stained
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Examining the Types of Braces
If you need braces to straighten your teeth or adjust your jaw alignment, there are several types of braces that you can select for orthodontic treatment. Talk with your orthodontist about which kind is right for you, but here is
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Tips About Dental Retainers
Once you’ve gone to the time and expense of having orthodontic treatment, the last thing you want to do is have it all for nothing! That’s why you should follow your orthodontist’s instructions for wearing your retainers, which ar
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The Trend of Diastema
While most people want to close gaps between their teeth, a new trend is emerging in the fashion industry. Models with a diastema, the term used to describe the space between two teeth, are considered in vogue. In fact, the top fa
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Invisalign vs Traditional Braces
Straightening teeth and correcting alignment used to mean a mouthful of metal braces. Thanks to advances in orthodontics, traditional metal braces are no longer the only option. Today there is a newer treatment called Invisalign,
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Moms for Mouth Guards Promotes Safety in Sports
Each year, more than seven million sports and recreation-related injuries are sustained by individuals from ages 5 to 24. The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends that anyone participating in group or recreationa
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Avoiding Cavities While Wearing Braces
It’s no secret that it’s more difficult to clean your teeth and gums while wearing braces. Food is easily trapped in the wires and between your teeth and brackets. This means it’s more challenging to keep your teeth from decaying
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Avoiding Gum Disease While Wearing Braces
While braces are a fantastic way to achieve a beautiful and perfectly aligned smile, they also can create difficulties in keeping your mouth completely clean and healthy. It can be tricky to clean effectively around the metal wire
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Invisalign Advantages
Unlike traditional methods of straightening your teeth, the innovative technology of Invisalign allows orthodontic patients to obtain a beautiful smile without all the hassles. Invisalign straightens your teeth and aligns your jaw
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Do Straight Teeth Mean Healthy Teeth?
Achieving perfect teeth so that you have a beautiful smile is a goal for many people. But straightening your teeth also brings benefits in addition to an attractive appearance. Straight teeth can reduce your risks for tooth and gu
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Orthodontics Means More Than Straight Teeth
Sure, you get braces because you want a pretty smile full of straight teeth. There’s more to orthodontic treatment than merely your appearance though. Successful treatment can improve the health of your mouth, making it more likel
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Invisalign for Grownups
Just because you’re an adult, it doesn’t mean that you have to continue through life being unhappy with your smile. Many grownups today are taking the plunge into orthodontic treatment, but not in the traditional way you might thi
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Mouth Guards Protect Summer Smiles
For many people, enjoying the warm weather involves touch football, bike riding, or other summer activities. While it’s great to have a good time, you need to preserve your smile as you participate in the fun. Approximately 40 per
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What Questions Should I Ask my Orthodontist?
In many cases, choosing an orthodontist is not a clear-cut task. Often there are a number of doctors to choose from in your area, and there are various skill levels, office attributes, and cost variations that may impact your deci
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What do Rubber Bands Do?
If your orthodontist has told you that you need to wear rubber bands as part of your treatment, no need to panic! Many braces patients before you have worn them and lived through it. Maybe if you understand the reasons that rubber
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Invisalign: A Teen’s Braces Solution
There’s no denying it, teenagers put a lot of importance on looks. Teens want to look attractive, and often they don’t feel braces fit into that category. However, the straight teeth and beautiful smile achieved with braces does a
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Top 10 Tips for Sparkling Braces
Cleaning your teeth while wearing braces is one of the most important parts of the experience. If you don’t remove food particles and plaque buildup, you run the risk of tooth decay, staining, and bad breath. Follow these tips for
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Am I Too Old for Braces?
Look around and you’ll see that orthodontic treatment has grown in popularity among adults. Research shows that the number of adults wearing braces is up 24 percent since 1996. With advances in technology and teeth straightening m
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What can Invisalign do for my Oral Health?
Invisalign, a method of straightening teeth without traditional braces, involves wearing a series of clear plastic aligners to shift your teeth. Obviously, the goal is straight teeth and an aligned jaw. While achieving these goals
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Orthodontic Emergencies
Most problems that happen with your braces or other orthodontic appliances can be treated as soon as you can schedule an appointment with your orthodontist. You should contact their office if you have severe pain or a painful prob
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Age Doesn’t Matter for your Smile
If you think you’ll be the only parent wearing braces on your teeth at the same time as your teenagers, think again. One out of every five patients wearing braces is an adult. Advances in orthodontic treatment have allowed wearing
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Cavity Prevention While Wearing Braces
Wearing braces on your teeth can be a hassle, so you certainly want to have both a beautiful smile and a healthy mouth at the end of your treatment. That means you must be diligent about taking care of your teeth while wearing bra
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Common Problems with Braces
Wearing braces on your teeth can transform your smile into what you’ve always wanted. To achieve beautiful results, you may have to experience a little discomfort and a few hiccups along the way. Here are some common problems with
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Invisalign Benefits You
If you have been waiting your whole life to have your teeth straightened, there’s no reason to think it’s too late to have them corrected as an adult. The wait is over with Invisalign. Offering the same benefits as traditional bra
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Bite Problems Lead to Orthodontic Treatment
Since people are interested in looking and feeling their best, orthodontic treatment has become extremely common these days. The reasons that patients seek treatment aren’t only related to crooked teeth; bite problems are another
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Invisalign Featured on the Today Show
Our practice is conveniently located on Laurel Canyon Blvd. between Burbank Blvd. and Chandler Blvd. in Valley Village. Free parking is available behind the building.
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Tips for Parents about Children’s Dental Care
As a parent, you want your child to have the healthiest teeth possible. Here are some tips for you to consider as you strive to help your child achieve this oral health goal.
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Invisalign Does More than Straighten your Teeth
You may think the only reason that people get braces on their teeth is so their smile will look more attractive. It’s true that having straight, perfectly aligned teeth improves both your appearance and your self-esteem. However,
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Retainers: Made Just for You
Most people who have worn braces must wear a retainer after the braces are removed, and sometimes retainers are used to close gaps in teeth, help with speech issues, or solve medical problems. These custom-made pieces of plastic a
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Sports and Orthodontics
With summer months winding down and Fall around the corner, that means many sports are in full swing. That also means more opportunities for people wearing braces to damage their orthodontics, teeth, and mouths. Wearing braces sho
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Celebrity Braces
If you’re hesitant to get braces because of how they affect your appearance, you might want to consider that even celebrities wear braces to perfect their smiles! There’s nothing wrong with getting orthodontic treatment in an effo
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When Should my Child See an Orthodontist?
Most orthodontists recommend that you take your child for their first visit around age seven. That may seem early since your child is still losing baby teeth, but many conditions can be identified by this age. Early treatment may
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Achieving a Winning Smile
A smile can say so many things, from expressing feelings like joy to love to laughter. When you’re unhappy with your smile, however, it can mask your feelings if you’re unwilling to express yourself in that way. The good news is t
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Healthy Tips for Teens
Teenagers are known for being busy and distracted, rushing from one thing to another. They often neglect things that they don’t realize are important parts of keeping healthy. One of the aspects of their lives that teens don’t mak
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The Phase Approach to Orthodontics
It may be a surprise to some parents to see 7-year-olds with braces on their teeth already, but it’s becoming more common in today’s orthodontic world. Traditionally, treatment with braces began after most baby teeth were lost, an
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Bite Problems and Braces
Problems with your bite, or the way your teeth and jaw fit together, can wreak havoc on your mouth. It can be painful, unattractive, and lead to other problems like tooth decay. A bad bite, or malocclusion, is one of the most comm
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Is Invisalign for Me?
Ask kids in the 12 and under crowd, and you’ll get an enthusiastic response to wearing braces on their teeth and getting to select colorful elastics. However, posing the same question to teenagers and adults doesn’t elicit such an
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Halloween Orthodontic Tips
The spookiest night of the year is drawing close, and your little ghouls and goblins will be heading out to scare the neighbors and score some treats. You probably already know most of the safety rules when it comes to trick-or-tr
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Sports and Mouth Guards
Whether you are a recreational athlete or a member of an organized team, injuries are possible. Wearing protective equipment will help you be able to focus on the activity instead of worrying about getting hurt. This is especially
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Your Diet and Your Dental Health
The foods you eat and when you eat them affects your overall health, but also the health of your teeth and gums. If you eat too many foods loaded with sugar, and not enough foods containing important nutrients, your risk of tooth
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What Should I Do About Loose Braces?
It’s not unusual for a portion of your braces to become loose at some point during treatment. Whether it’s a wire or a bracket or some other piece, it is not likely to go unnoticed. Loose pieces can poke the insides of your mouth,
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Making the Most of Your Orthodontic Treatment
Just look around and you’ll notice that braces are very common, for both the young and not-so-young. Whether you’re 12 or 40, many of us find ourselves taking the plunge into orthodontic treatment. You might as well make the most
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Why Can’t I Eat That with Braces?
Once you’ve gotten your braces on, your orthodontist will probably give you a list of foods to avoid. Your goal while wearing braces should be to prevent damage to the brackets, bands, and wires, not to mention keeping your teeth
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Invisalign Teen
You’ve probably heard of the modern approach to teeth straightening that requires wearing clear aligners to shift your teeth into better position. This nearly invisible method is appealing to people of all ages, but it is especial
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Is Tooth Extraction Necessary for Braces?
Pulling teeth in conjunction with orthodontic treatment is nothing new, but it has gained controversy because some orthodontists advocate extractions and others say it’s unnecessary and overdone. It seems that there is no steadfas
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Brushing with Braces
Taking care of your teeth is important no matter what, but it’s even more crucial when you have braces. Food can get caught between braces or in the wires, increasing your risk for cavities, gum irritation, staining, and bad breat
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Answers to Common Orthodontic Questions
At some point, you or a loved one may need orthodontic treatment. A flawless smile looks amazing and improves oral health because straight teeth are easier to clean. As you begin the process of selecting an orthodontist and consid
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Orthodontic Treatment Using Palatal Expanders
One of the tools orthodontists may use to help you achieve a perfect smile is called a palatal expander, which is an appliance that gently widens the upper jaw so that it fits properly with the lower jaw. The goal is to expand the
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The Don’ts of eating with braces
It’s not enough just to wear braces on your teeth; you have to hold up your end of the bargain. You must care for them as your orthodontist instructs, and that includes sticking to the diet guidelines. Some foods can loosen or bre
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Does My Child Need Braces?
Nearly 4 million children under the age of 18 in the United States and Canada are currently wearing braces. How do you know if your child should be one of them? Here are some guidelines to help you decide.
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Retainers after braces
Your braces have been removed and your teeth are perfectly straight! It’s time to just enjoy your new smile since treatment is complete, right? Wrong! It’s time to wear your retainer so that your teeth stay in their new positions.
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Rubber bands and your braces
If you wear braces on your teeth, there’s a chance that you will be one of the many orthodontic patients who must wear rubber bands as part of their treatment. They play an important role in achieving a perfect smile.
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Are pacifiers bad for my child’s teeth?
Pacifiers have been used by parents for many years to soothe babies, who are born with a strong sucking reflex and find security in the pacifier. It is a normal part of development, but parents often wonder how long it is appropri
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Orthodontic Options for Adults
You can enjoy a flawless smile at any age, including as an adult. According to the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), approximately one in five patients is over 21. With modern orthodontic treatments, adults can achieve
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The ABCs of Orthodontics
If you or your child needs orthodontic treatment, you may feel slightly overwhelmed by the details and terminology. Developing an understanding of the lingo will help you feel more comfortable with the process. After performing a
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Dental Crib Helps Break Thumb Sucking Habit
Often, babies and young children use thumb sucking as a method of self-soothing. While it may not seem like a problem, this habit can create dental issues involving teeth position and bite. One way to curb thumb sucking is placeme
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Should I Consider Invisalign Clear Braces?
If you have thought about straightening your smile, but hate the idea of traditional metal braces, consider Invisalign clear braces. This revolutionary system of clear, acrylic aligners can shift teeth into the proper position. Th
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Orthodontic Treatment: Helpful Hints for Success
Having a straight smile can offer oral health benefits as well as improve self-esteem. If you are going to invest the time and money in orthodontic treatment, you will want it to be a worthwhile effort. After a consultation, your
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Frequently Asked Questions about Orthodontics
The specialty in dentistry that focuses on the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of malocclusions, orthodontics allows dental providers to straighten teeth and improve your oral health. Modern advances now give patients more op
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The Ins and Outs of Retainers
After you finish orthodontic treatment, you should enjoy a stunning smile. Unfortunately, your teeth will naturally want to shift out of alignment. Most orthodontists have their patients wear retainers as the final phase of orthod
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The Benefits of Removable Orthodontic Aligners
For a long time the only option to straighten teeth were metal braces and wires. Although this orthodontia serves a purpose, it creates a less-than-appealing image, especially for adults seeking treatment. Now, older teen and adul
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Temporary Anchorage Devices
When most people think about orthodontics, they envision braces or retainers. Sometimes, your orthodontist may recommend a temporary anchorage device (TAD). Made of titanium alloy, the TAD is a miniature screw that serves as an an
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Common Orthodontic Appliances
When people think about orthodontic treatment, they usually imagine braces. Although braces are a common form of therapy, orthodontists utilize other appliances as well. Depending on the situation, your orthodontist may recommend
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What is a Cleft Palate?
Affecting one of every 700 babies annually, a cleft palate is a common birth defect that results in facial or oral malformations. With a cleft palate, a split or opening occurs in the roof of the mouth and can impact the hard and/
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Questions to Ask about Orthodontic Treatment
Choosing orthodontic treatment for yourself or a loved one is a big decision. Before taking this step, you need to gather detailed information about what this process entails. Getting answers to your questions will help you determ
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When to Consider Adult Braces
Although many adults may feel embarrassed by their crooked teeth, the idea of metal braces may seem even worse. Advances in technology have made it possible for orthodontists to offer treatments that will produce gorgeous results
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Play it Safe: Protect Your Smile with a Mouth Guard
Whether participating or cheering from the sidelines, Americans love sports. From baseball to football to basketball, we enjoy the thrill of competition. Participating in sports for recreation is great for your health, but it can
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Straighten Your Smile with Invisalign
Do you cringe at the thought of metal braces, but still want to obtain a fantastic smile? You shouldn’t have to sacrifice your mature image to straighten your teeth. With Invisalign clear braces, you don’t have to endure the disco
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Thumb-Sucking: Helping Your Child Quit
Though babies and toddlers use thumb-sucking to self-sooth, this habit can cause dental problems if your child continues as he or she grows up. By age six, you should work on curbing this habit so that you don’t end up with correc
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Make the Most of Orthodontic Treatment
While having to wear braces or other orthodontia may not be a lot of fun, most people enjoy straighter, gorgeous smiles because of this treatment time. The short-term hassles will produce lasting results. To get the maximum benefi
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The Purpose of Orthodontic Treatment
Although most people want a straight smile because it looks good, you receive other benefits of orthodontic treatment. Crowded and crooked teeth are harder to maintain, which can result in increased problems with tooth decay or gu
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Cleaning and Care during Orthodontic Treatment
When you have braces, oral care can be tricky. Brackets, wires, rubber bands, and other orthodontic appliances can catch food. Breakage can occur if you don’t watch what you eat. Understanding how to protect your orthodontia and y
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Fast Facts about Orthodontics
The field of orthodontics focuses on the correction of teeth and jaws that are improperly positioned. To become an orthodontist, a dentist must complete an additional two to three years of training after finishing dental school. O
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Common Misconceptions about Orthodontic Treatment
If you or a loved one needs orthodontic treatment, you probably have a basic understanding of what that process entails. Most people have a concept of traditional braces and how they work to straighten teeth. Often, people have in
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What You Should Know about Mouth Guards
If you child plays any type of contact sport, you need to protect their face and mouth. More than seven million injuries are sustained by individuals from ages 5 to 24 during sports-type activities. The American Association of Ort
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Orthodontic Terms and Definitions
Though you may have a basic understanding of orthodontic treatment, the lingo can be overwhelming. Knowing the difference between head gear and a retainer will make navigating the waters a little easier. Review the following terms
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Addressing Gaps between Teeth
When you have space between your teeth, also called diastema, you should consult an orthodontist about the best way to deal with this issue. Though these spaces can occur between any two teeth, they most frequently appear between
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When to Visit the Orthodontist
Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry concerned with prevention and correction involving irregularities of the teeth. In addition to completing dental school, orthodontists must all take an additional two to three years of speci
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Questions Parents ask about Orthodontics
If you child is one of the estimated four million children in the United States and Canada undergoing orthodontic treatment, you probably want to know more about orthodontics and why you need to be concerned about this type of den
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Understanding the Phases of Orthodontic Care
When people think about orthodontics, they usually envision a mouth full of metal. While braces are part of orthodontic treatment, there are other phases as well. Depending on the case, you or a loved one may have several phases o
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FAQs about Palate Expanders
Also known as a rapid maxillary expansion appliance, a plate expander is used to widen the jaw so that the upper and lower teeth will fit together properly. Usually, orthodontists place palate expanders in the mouths of young pati
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Finding the Perfect Orthodontist
Experts in the proper placement and alignment of the teeth and jaws, orthodontists help patients of all ages achieve straighter, healthier smiles. If you are considering orthodontic care for yourself or a family member, it’s impor
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Invisalign for Teens
First introduced in 1999, Invisalign offers adult patients the chance to enjoy perfect smiles without the discomfort or embarrassment of traditional metal braces. Using a series of clear, custom aligners, the Invisalign system app
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An Overview of Orthodontics
In most cases, you have probably either had braces, need braces, or know someone with braces. When you need orthodontic treatment, you often receive a great deal of information. Having a basic knowledge about the world of orthodon
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Preventing Damage to Your Braces
During orthodontic treatment, you need to take special care of teeth and gums. Extra brushing and additional flossing tools may become part of your routine. At the same time, you need to ensure that nothing happens to your braces.
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Teens and Braces
An estimated four million people in the U.S. each year undergo orthodontic treatment. If one of those patients is your teenager, you are probably faced with the daunting task of making sure they take care of their teeth and braces
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The AAO Recognizes National Orthodontic Health Awareness
When most people think of October, they envision cooler weather, changing leaves, and Halloween. The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) celebrates October as National Orthodontic Health Awareness. During this month, many
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If You are Considering Adult Orthodontics
Many people think that braces are just for children and teenagers. Approximately one in five orthodontic patients, however, is over 18 years of age. Having a healthy, straight smile is a feature you never outgrow. Understanding yo
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Should I Consider Invisalign?
A popular option for older teens and adults, Invisalign clear braces are an alternative to traditional metal orthodontia. The custom, clear aligners exert gentle pressure on teeth, moving them into the right position. With Invisal
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Understanding Early Orthodontic Treatment
Trying to figure out if your child needs braces and when to get them can feel overwhelming. Before making any decisions, you need to find an orthodontist you trust and have a complete evaluation. Read through the following questio
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Fun Facts about Orthodontics
Defined as the practice of preventing or correcting irregularities relating to the teeth or mouth, orthodontics allows people to enjoy straighter, healthier smiles. Though you may know the basics about braces, some of these intere
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Care and Cleaning with Braces
If you are wearing braces to straighten teeth or correct other alignment issues, you need to take good care of teeth and gums. With the right steps, you can prevent issues with your braces or your mouth. During orthodontic treatme
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Your Options for Braces
Some people are born with stunning smiles, but others need to give nature a hand. To achieve a flawless image, you may need to consider orthodontic treatment. The most common recommendation is often braces. At one time, metal brac
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Sports and Orthodontic Treatment
With the start of school, many children and young adults will be participating in after school sports activities. During these activities, it’s important to protect your smile, especially during orthodontic treatment. This Q and A
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What are Spring Retainers?
Braces can straighten teeth and transform your smile. After orthodontic treatment, however, patients need to wear their retainers to stop teeth from shifting out of place. Forgetting to wear that retainer may result in movement an
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The Basics of Orthodontics
If you are thinking about bringing your child in for an evaluation or you are considering adult treatment, you will want to have at least a cursory knowledge of orthodontics. These questions and answers will get you started. After
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When to Call Your Orthodontist
While having braces may not seem like a ball of fun, it doesn’t have to create a negative affect on your life. Most people visit their orthodontist every six to eight weeks, finish treatment, and enjoy gorgeous smiles. Sometimes,
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How to Survive Braces
While wearing braces can give you a stunning smile, most people don’t look forward to the process. Though the end result might be worth it, braces aren’t a lot of fun. These tips will help you get through your orthodontic treatmen
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Common Orthodontic Problems
Often, people decide to seek orthodontic treatment because they want straighter teeth. Usually, your teeth are out of alignment because of a malocclusion, or bad bite. Several different bite issues exist that may cause you to need
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Orthodontic Treatment Options
If you or a loved one would like a flawless smile, modern orthodontic care offers various treatment options. Patients can decide on dental therapy that suits their needs and budget. Understanding the different choices will help yo
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Reasons to Consider Adult Orthodontic Treatment
Anyone can enjoy a straight, attractive smile. Many people assume that orthodontic treatment is just for kids and teens, but that isn’t the case. Approximately one million adults wear braces, suggesting that age shouldn’t influenc
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Why You Need a Retainer
After you finish corrective orthodontic therapy, your treatment probably won’t end. Most orthodontists recommend retainers for their patients. Because teeth have a tendency to shift back after treatment, this orthodontic device he
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A Glossary of Common Orthodontic Terms
If either you or your child needs braces, you should schedule a visit to an orthodontist. At this appointment, the orthodontist can examine your mouth and make recommendations for treatment. Much of the terminology may seem confus
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Living with Braces
Getting braces can be quite an adjustment. Because treatment typically lasts for 18 to 24 months, you need to plan on having your braces with you for some time. Knowing what to expect, how to care for braces, and other helpful inf
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Bad Habits that Can Hurt Your Teeth
You may not realize it, but certain bad habits can be detrimental to your dental health. While it may not seem like nail biting or chewing ice are big issues, they can have definite consequences on your smile. Breaking these habit
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Understanding Your Child’s Orthodontic Treatment
If you think your child needs braces, you may feel a bit overwhelmed. Most parents have questions about costs, timing, and other issues with treatment. The following questions and answers will help you gather the information you n
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Caring for Your Teeth with Braces
When you have braces or other orthodontic appliances, your teeth need special care. Making sure to follow proper oral hygiene steps will ensure optimal results and prevent any treatment delays. These tips will help you take good c
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The Basics of Adult Orthodontic Treatment
Did you know that 25 percent of patients seeking orthodontic treatment are adults? You are never too old to enjoy the benefits of a beautiful smile. Not only will straightening your teeth boost confidence, but it will also improve
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Demystifying Common Misconceptions about Orthodontics
As you check out orthodontic treatment for yourself or a family member, it’s important to make sure you have accurate information. Plenty of faulty ideas and folklore have been heralded as orthodontic gospel. Get your facts straig
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Nickel Sensitivity and Orthodontic Treatment
Although most people don’t love the idea of wearing braces, it doesn’t usually create any major problems. For some individuals, though, orthodontic treatment with braces is a bigger deal. Over time, some people develop sensitivity
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Why Seek Early Orthodontic Treatment?
The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends that children receive an evaluation around age seven. Not all children will need early treatment, but it’s important to have an orthodontist see how things are developing.
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Brushing Well with Braces
Oral hygiene is always important, but when you have braces, it’s even more critical. Because food can easily get trapped between braces, you may be more prone to gum irritation, bad breath, teeth discoloration, and cavities. Follo
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Orthodontic Treatment Levels Increase
In recent years, more kids and adults are wearing braces. Research indicates that 70 percent of the population could benefit from orthodontic treatment. Based on fossil findings, our ancestors had little trouble with alignment of
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Fun Facts about Orthodontics
If you have braces, you visit the orthodontist on a regular basis. Orthodontics is one of several recognized dental specialties. Even though most people have heard of braces, they may know little else about the field of orthodonti
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The Truth about Orthodontic Treatment
Most people aren’t born with the perfect smile. It often takes help from your dentist and orthodontist. For straighter teeth, your orthodontist will evaluate your mouth and make recommendations to correct problem areas, producing
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Test Your Orthodontic Knowledge
Most people know a little bit about the world of orthodontics. Everybody has a friend, relative, or acquaintance with braces, and we all know you have to wear a retainer after you get your braces off so your teeth don’t shift back
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Correcting Overbites and Underbites with Orthodontics
Modern orthodontic treatment can address a variety of issues, including overbites and underbites. When the front teeth cover the lower teeth in a distinct manner, it is called an overbite. Many people have some degree of overbite,
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Consider Early Orthodontic Treatment
According to the American Association of Orthodontics, children should have an initial evaluation with an orthodontist by age seven. Seeing an orthodontist at an early age helps identify and correct problems before they create mor
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Keep Your Orthodontic Care on Track
Although wearing braces will give you a gorgeous smile, most people don’t relish the idea of orthodontic treatment. Most of the time, the goal is to finish the process as quickly as possible. When you have braces, you can’t do muc
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Choosing the Right Orthodontist
Whether your child has a gap between his front teeth or you’ve finally decided to get rid of your crooked smile, the first step toward getting the results you want is selecting the perfect orthodontist. You need to find an orthodo
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Why Not Consider Adult Orthodontics?
At one time, braces were primarily seen as a treatment option for kids and teenagers. Modern advances and the desire for an attractive smile have changed that idea. Now, many adults are seeking orthodontic care. In fact, estimates
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Q and A about Braces
When you or your children need orthodontic treatment, you may wonder what that entails. Before treatment begins, your orthodontist will review the plans and explain everything in detail. These questions and answers are designed to
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Other Types of Orthodontic Devices
Everyone has heard of braces and retainers. Usually, braces consist of bands, wires, and brackets. A retainer will keep your teeth from shifting back into their natural position. These orthodontic devices are used to straighten te
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Heavy Metal No More – Patients Now Have Options for Braces
In the past, people who wanted to straighten their teeth had to endure metal braces. The discomfort and embarrassment that accompany traditional orthodontia often kept potential patients, especially adults, from making the choice
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Dispelling Common Myths about Orthodontic Treatment
Many people think they know a lot about braces and orthodontic treatment. Sometimes, that’s true; but often, patients and potential patients have gathered information from well-meaning friends or the Internet super highway. Look o
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Protecting Orthodontia over the Holiday Season
November brings Thanksgiving, and December follows with Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanza. During the holidays, people gather with friends and family, enjoying fantastic meals and wonderful treats. Carmel apples, roasted nuts, toffe
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Handling Orthodontic Emergencies
If you have a child or teenager with braces, you will likely have unexpected situations arise. Even adults aren’t immune to occasional issues with their orthodontia. Call your orthodontist when an incident occurs. Luckily, very fe
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October is National Orthodontic Health Month
Most people think about the beginning of fall or Halloween when they think about October. But, October is also National Orthodontic Health Month. Sponsored by the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), National Orthodontic H
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