Does your son or daughter have braces? It’s more difficult to keep your teeth clean if you wear braces. There are numerous places bits of food can hide. It’s challenging to get toothbrush bristles in all those nooks and crannies. Food bits turn to bacteria The brackets and wires on braces create places where harmful…
Child Orthodontics
If My Child Doesn’t Have Crooked Teeth, Do They Still Need An Orthodontic Exam?
If my child doesn’t appear to have crooked teeth, should I still have them evaluated by an orthodontist? Yes. Even if you don’t see any signs that your child will need braces. It’s crucial to have an exam and X-rays to know exactly how tooth development is progressing. When should a child be examined by…
Think Twice Before Using Mail-Order Aligners
We get it. It sounds simple. It sounds cost-effective. It sounds convenient. You order a kit online. It is delivered to your door. You take an impression of your teeth in the comfort of your home. Or you stop by the clinic and have the impression taken. The company sends you clear aligners to align…
The Reality of Low Self-esteem Due to Crooked Teeth
A smile to be proud of. What’s that worth to a child? Let’s examine the story of a fictional young boy, though the scenario is equally true for girls. Imagine what life is like for someone who is self-conscious about his smile. He consciously tries not to smile. He doesn’t speak up in school because…
What’s The Best Age to Get Braces?
Do you want to improve your smile, but think you might be too old? We have good news for you. Whether you are 17 or 75, you can improve your smile with braces. Chronological age is not a factor when deciding whether a patient is a candidate for orthodontic treatment; there is not one ideal…
At Burlingame Smile Studio, We Love Our Orthodontic Assistants!
At Burlingame Smile Studio, each dental professional on our team helps us operate smoothly and provide a high standard of care. Today’s message will focus on the duties of a dental assistant. You probably think of the dental assistant as: “The one who puts the bib around my neck,” and you are correct. However, their knowledge…
5 Great Reasons to Improve Your Smile With Orthodontic Treatment
Hello! Do you love your smile? If the answer is, “Not really,” then you may want to consider these 5 great reasons to achieve a beautiful smile with orthodontic treatment. 1. A little can go a long way. Even if your teeth don’t need a long course of treatment, it can have dramatic results. 2. It’s…
Why Does an Overbite Need to Be Fixed?
An overbite, also called a deep bite or closed bite, is a type of malocclusion. It is characterized by the upper front teeth protruding excessively over the bottom front teeth when back teeth are closed. What are the causes of a deep bite? The lower jaw is shorter than the upper jaw This is the…
7 Ways Bite Abnormalities Hurt Your Child
Some growing mouths develop bite problems. 7 Ways Bite Abnormalities Can Harm Your Child Jaw alignment problems can cause a range of issues for little ones. They can hurt! They can make it difficult to eat a nutritious diet because they inhibit proper chewing and swallowing They can delay or prevent normal speech development They increase…
How Long Does It Take for Braces To Straighten Teeth?
How long does it take to straighten teeth with braces? Waiting is not easy. You want your new smile today! But it takes a while to move misaligned teeth into their proper position. Most people wear braces from 18 to 36 months. Orthodontists counsel moms and dads to correct dental problems when their child is…
