Santa Clarita, CA – Did you know that today, nearly one in five orthodontic patients is an adult? If you are looking at orthodontic treatment to perfect your smile, there are some things you should know first. Here, we’ve compiled a list of the top ten things adults should know about orthodontics. You can straighten […]
How To Practice Good Oral Hygiene with Braces
Santa Clarita, CA – During your orthodontic treatment, you are working hard to ensure a beautiful smile once your braces come off. But, if you don’t follow a good oral hygiene plan, all of that work can be for naught. Braces create lots of nooks and crannies for food debris to hide and build up, […]
The Dangers of “Do It Yourself Orthodontics”
A quick Google search can yield answers to basically anything and social media and YouTube videos of do it yourself projects are very easy to find. But one area that should not be left as a DIY project is orthodontics. In recent years, more do it yourself videos of people claiming they’ve corrected their own […]
Paying for Braces
If you or a loved one need orthodontic treatment, the questions that immediately follow are probably how much will it cost and how can I pay for it? The good news is that, although braces are often viewed as a significant investment, the cost of braces has remained relatively steady over the years. Did you […]
What Happens at an Orthodontic Recall Appointment?
We all have very busy schedules, and fitting in extra appointments can be difficult. If your child has been seen by an orthodontist, but wasn’t quite ready for braces, or if your child has undergone interceptive orthodontic treatment, your orthodontist will most likely be scheduling orthodontic recall appointments for you. These appointments tend to be […]
Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Retainers
The day a patient’s braces come off is a day of celebration. Patients can enjoy their straight new smiles. But that doesn’t mean orthodontic treatment is over yet. Now begins the final and most important stage of your treatment: Retention. There are a few different type of retainers, and just like orthodontic treatment, how and […]
What is Phase I Orthodontic Treatment?
Some orthodontic issues are easier to correct if treatment is done at an early age. This type of treatment is called early interceptive treatment, or phase I treatment and the goal is to correct certain problems early enough as to guide the erupting adult teeth into position or correct jaw discrepancies as to avoid more […]
Surgical Orthodontics Explained
You’re never too old for orthodontic treatment, and in fact, one in five orthodontic patients today is an adult. But, there is a good reason why the majority of people you see in braces are adolescents – they have the benefit of a still growing jaw to achieve ideal tooth movement. Some patients, especially those […]
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Go Hand in Hand
Orthodontic treatment can have life-changing benefits for patients. Correcting smiles and improving bites can lead to better self-esteem and better oral health. And when orthodontic treatment is coupled with dentofacial orthopedics it allows for the most optimal end results. What is Dentofacial Orthopedics? Orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics is one of the nine specialties recognized by […]
Recognize the Signs of Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep condition that disrupts a person’s breathing during sleep. Sleep apnea can cause a person to stop breathing multiple times throughout the night. While each interrupted breathing spell lasts only seconds, sleep apnea can mean the brain and the rest of the body are not getting enough oxygen, and […]