Santa Clarita, CA – When you picture someone in braces, you more than likely picture a teenager trying to navigate their high school years behind a mouth full of metal. And while teens still reap the benefits of orthodontic treatment, early interceptive orthodontic treatment can often mean less, or even no, time spent in braces […]

Santa Clarita, CA – After you have your braces put on, one of the first things your orthodontist probably tells you is to avoid eating anything too sticky or chewy so you don’t damage your braces. Chewing gum is probably one of the first things that comes to mind to be sure to avoid. But […]

Santa Clarita, CA – The day your braces come off is no doubt a day you can’t wait to celebrate. Running your tongue along your straight, bracket-less teeth is a wonderful feeling! But, just because your braces are off it doesn’t mean you are finished with your orthodontic treatment. The goal of an orthodontist is […]

Sucking is a natural reflex for babies and small children – it provides comfort and soothing for them. But, persistent thumb or finger sucking, or use of a pacifier, can cause significant issues with tooth alignment and can even deform the jaw as it grows. Common issues associated with persistent thumbsucking include: Protruding upper teeth […]

Orthodontics is complex – it involves altering and rearranging living cells and tissues. Because of that, it must be done gently and with great care. We have to apply just the right amount of pressure to align the teeth correctly – too little pressure and the teeth won’t move, but too much pressure and irreversible […]

Braces create lots of nooks and crannies for food debris to hide and build up, leading to plaque formation, cavities, and even white spots once your braces are removed. It is important to take extra time to properly clean around the brackets and wires to ensure a healthy, bright smile when your braces are removed. […]

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, […]

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 […]