Hello! Are you happy with your smile? If the answer is, ‘Not really because my teeth aren’t straight,’ then you may want to consider these 5 great reasons to achieve a beautiful smile with orthodontia. 1. Your treatment time may be shorter than you think. Depending on your alignment issues, you may be able to …
As a parent, it is not always easy to get your son or daughter to complete certain tasks. Oftentimes it is difficult to get children to want to brush their teeth twice per day. The good news is, you can find plenty of tips and tricks from a dental hygienist or dental websites. We’ve rounded …
Healthy oral hygiene is essential for overall physical health. That is why it is critical to teach your kids healthy habits from a young age. We are all taught early on in life that we are supposed to brush and floss our teeth two times each day. This is a good first step to learn, …
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 …
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, or water …
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 …
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 …
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? 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 …
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 …
