Did you know that gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss among adults? Since braces make oral hygiene a bit more complicated, orthodontic patients need to be extra vigilant about keeping their teeth and gums healthy to prevent gum disease. Here are some simple ways to keep your teeth and gums healthy. If you…
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A Water Flosser Can Help Clean Teeth During Orthodontic Treatment
Practicing proper dental hygiene during orthodontic treatment is critical. However, braces make it more difficult to keep teeth clean. A water flosser can help. Let’s discuss the history of the device and how it can help you keep your teeth clean. A water flosser is also known as an interdental cleaner, interdental irrigator,…
Are There Different Types of Invisible Braces?
What are invisible braces? Invisible braces are any form of dental appliance system that are clear and difficult to see in the mouth. Some examples of invisible braces are: Invisalign Invisalign is the trademarked name for one of the first and probably the best-known aligner braces system. It uses transparent retainer-type appliances that can be…
Is My Child Too Young For Braces?
It can be difficult to know when your child might need braces to straighten their teeth, especially because teeth can fall out over a period of years. Oftentimes, not all adult teeth will grow in straight and braces will be required to straighten them properly. The ideal time period for your child to get braces…
How Do Conventional Braces Compare to Invisalign?
Braces and Invisalign are both used to slowly straighten an individual’s teeth, however they have a variety of differences. If you are planning to get standard braces or Invisalign, Doctor Lee at Burlingame Smile Studio can provide you with either. What is Invisalign? Invisalign is a patented orthodontic system that uses clear aligners that are…
What Are Dental Space Maintainers And How Are They Used?
What are dental space maintainers? Dental space maintainers (or spacers) are devices used for kids who have lost some baby teeth but their permanent teeth have a while before they will grow in. They hold space for the appropriate adult teeth to grow in. They also prevent the remaining adjacent baby teeth from moving into the…
Why Braces Are More Important Than You Think
Consider the ways straight teeth can improve your quality of life: They can enhance your appearance They can set you on a course for long-term oral health They can improve your mental health and self-confidence If you have straight teeth and a pleasing smile, you are more likely to be mentally happy with yourself. Straight…
The Most Important Procedure For Orthodontic Patients
If you want to improve your smile with braces, I invite you to visit Burlingame Smile Studio for an exam and consultation. The initial consultation is the critical component of orthodontic treatment. During your orthodontic consultation we will talk about the following issues: Your vision of how you want your smile to look and feel…
Beautiful Teeth For Your Every Emotion
Unfortunately, not everyone in San Francisco smiles all the time. And not everyone in Hillsborough is smiled at all the time. If you are looking for a dentist that will serve you with a smile and help keep your teeth ready for a smile at a moment’s notice, we invite you to schedule a consultation…
What If My California Dental Insurance Doesn’t Cover Braces?
Some dental insurers don’t cover orthodontics. This doesn’t make sense to orthodontists. Straightening teeth can prevent expensive dental problems. These include tooth decay, treatment for bite problems, and gum disease. We all know that dental insurance companies rarely make coverage decisions based on what is best for the patient. However, you shouldn’t give up on…
