Self-ligating braces contain a built-in solution to secure the wire to the brackets. Sometimes they are called “self-ligating brackets.” Dr. Lee at Burlingame Smile Studio can help you decide whether self-ligating braces are a good option for you. Contact Burlingame Smile Studio This method is different from traditional braces, where tiny elastic bands are attached …
A visit to orthodontist Dr. April Lee at Contact Burlingame Smile Studio is a good start and she can recommend braces to improve the patient’s orofacial appearance if needed. Through orthodontic treatment, problems like crooked or crowded teeth, overbites, underbites, incorrect jaw position, and disorders of the jaw joints are corrected. Is There a Right …
“I know my child needs some form of orthodontic treatment, but what option is the best?” While each situation is unique, there are some standard treatments or appliances that can help your child straighten their crooked teeth. Burlingame Smile Studio, serving Burlingame, Hillsborough, and Millbrae, can help you make decisions. Here are some of the …
What is the best age for your child’s braces? A child’s best age for braces depends on how fast their mouth has developed. When children lose their baby teeth rapidly, they may need to schedule an appointment with Burlingame Smile Studio around age 6. If the baby teeth are lost later, then a visit closer …
Types of Orthodontic Braces and Appliances There are many different dental appliances used with pediatric patients today at Burlingame Smile Studio, serving Burlingame, Hillsborough, and Millbrae. Braces are still the #1 method used for straightening teeth and correcting misalignment in children’s teeth. They work by putting pressure on the teeth or jaws to move them …
Hi kids, adults, and golden-agers in Burlingame Smile Studio. No matter what age you are, as long as you have teeth, dental orthodontic exams are an important practice for keeping your smile healthy and beautiful! At Burlingame Smile Studio, we have an excellent office and friendly team of professionals to make your exams something you’ll …
I have been creating spectacular smiles at my Burlingame Smile Studio since 2015. Each one of my San Francisco smile makeover patients values their new smile almost as much as I value their trust. My loyal patients, along with my dedicated dental team, have made my professional career particularly rewarding. Working as an orthodontist in …
Hello friends of Burlingame Smile Studio! Thanks for stopping by the ultimate orthodontics blog. Today we are talking about personal transformation. Many people want to reinvent themselves in at least one area of their life. Some folks are training for a new career. Some people have made a healthy lifestyle a priority by making better …
When the front teeth do not line up with the facial midline, it is called a canted midline or midline misalignment. What causes midline misalignment? Smile symmetry is influenced by: The position of the teeth in the mouth The size of the teeth relative to the size of the jaw Whether the jaws fit together …
What is a beautiful smile worth? Men and women who have received orthodontic treatment at Burlingame Smile Studio in Burlingame say it was worth every penny. Your smile is a part of you that you share with your family, friends, and co-workers every day. An attractive smile creates confidence. If you are uncomfortable with your …
