At Burlingame Smile Studio Dr. Lee enjoys using her extensive dental and orthodontic training to design treatment plans unique to each of her Burlingame patients. In order to achieve an attractive, yet natural-looking result, we consider the shape, alignment, and condition of the teeth. I consider whether the patient has a bite misalignment. In order…
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Why Do Patients Trust Their Smile to Burlingame Smile Studio?
Hi, I’m Doctor April Lee. Practicing orthodontics at Burlingame Smile Studio is enjoyable and rewarding. I appreciate the relationships I have formed with my valued patients who trust me to care for their teeth. If you are one of my patients, let me thank you personally for allowing me to serve your dental needs. I…
The Latest Dental Technology at Burlingame Smile Studio in Burlingame
Hello friends of Burlingame Smile Studio, today we’re talking about the modern dental practice in California. Dentistry is a field of continual innovation. There are always new and improved ways to help San Francisco residents have the healthiest and most beautiful smile possible. First, we’ll talk about advances in general dentistry and then we will…
Dealing With Sensitive Teeth During Orthodontic Treatment
Do you wince when you sip your morning coffee or cringe each time you brush or floss? Tooth sensitivity is no fun! Some orthodontic patients experience sensitivity after having their braces adjusted. Let’s discuss what to do to prevent or treat tooth sensitivity. The first line of defense against tooth sensitivity during orthodontic treatment is…
Straighten Your Teeth And Look Younger, Regardless of Your Age
There are many perks to living long enough to be considered old. Waking up whenever you dang well, please. More time to devote to your favorite hobbies or humanitarian causes. Traveling. Grandchildren. It’s not all a picnic, however. Declining health, limited mobility, financial strains–clearly, aging is not for wimps. Though some challenges seniors face can’t…
Crooked Teeth? 5 Great Reasons to Consider Braces
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…
What to Know About Getting Your TeenÂ’s Braces Tightened During COVID-19
Has the pandemic affected my teen’s orthodontic treatment? The coronavirus pandemic has thrown a wrench into a lot of daily tasks and activities that used to be no problem to complete. If you have a teen with braces, you may wonder if you should make routine visits to your Burlingame orthodontist. In the early months…
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…
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…
