Santa Clarita, CA – If you’ve ever had a dental impression taken, chances are good you had a mouth full of goop that you hoped would cure quickly! But with today’s modern technology, that is a thing of the past. At Salmassian Orthodontics, we utilize digital impressions to provide us with digital models of your […]
Know Before You Go – What to Know for Your First Orthodontic Consultation
Santa Clarita, CA – When it comes to orthodontic treatment, there are more options than ever before to get the smile of your dreams. Choosing the right treatment option for you and the right provider to complete the treatment can be overwhelming. But with a little bit of research before you head into your first […]
What Factors Determine the Cost of Orthodontic Treatment?
What factors can impact the cost of orthodontic treatment in Santa Clarita? It happens to us all. We see an item we like for a certain price at one store, and then see the same item at a different store for a different price. It can be frustrating, but there are reasons for such discrepancies. […]
10 Questions to Ask at Your Orthodontic Consultation
If your child needs braces, chances are good that you are seeking out recommendations and reviews for the best orthodontist on your area. But once you find an orthodontic office, it’s important to ask several questions to be sure the office will be the right fit for you. What is the orthodontist’s background? It’s important […]
The Top Ten Things to Know About Adult Orthodontics
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Am I Too Old For Orthodontic Treatment?
Did you forgo braces in your teens and now want to find a way to improve your smile? Have you noticed that as you age your smile has shifted enough to make you a bit self-conscious? Well you are not alone. Today, one in five orthodontic patients is over the age of 18. As we […]
Aren’t Braces Just Cosmetic?
Have you heard the misconception that orthodontic treatment and braces are only cosmetic? While orthodontic treatment does have an end goal of providing patients with a beautifully straight smile, the benefits run much deeper than that.