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…
Child Orthodontics
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,…
Do Your Teeth Overlap? What’s the Best Way to Fix Them?
Plenty of people have teeth that overlap. While overlapping teeth are not always necessary to fix, an individual’s appearance can be improved by correcting the abnormality. What causes overlapping teeth? Overlapping teeth are usually caused by genetics or habits as a child such as thumbsucking. They can also be caused by the mouth being too…
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 to Prepare Your Teen for Braces
Orthodontic treatment using traditional metal braces, invisible braces, or clear aligners is a process that can take up to two years to complete. It is important that your teen prepares for a lengthy and sometimes uncomfortable process if they opt for braces. Choosing the right form of orthodontic treatment is an important initial process that…
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…
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…
The Importance of Straight Teeth as a Professional
The story that straight teeth can tell Having a straight and healthy smile can say a lot about a person. It says: You care about your hygiene You want to be taken seriously You are a consummate professional who pays attention to the details Straight teeth tell the story that you care about your appearance…
