The pursuit of a perfect smile has cultural and personal significance, impacting self-esteem and social standing. Traditionally, achieving alignment meant metal braces, but modern invisible aligners offer an alternative. Are they worth it? At Burlingame Smile Studio, we delve into this question extensively, examining the various factors involved in deciding if invisible aligners are the …
As a parent, you want the best for your child, including a healthy, beautiful smile. Many parents believe that orthodontic treatment is something that only teenagers need, but the truth is that early orthodontic treatment can be incredibly beneficial for younger children. If you’re wondering whether your child could benefit from early orthodontic treatment, read …
When is my child old enough for a visit to Dr. April Lee at Burlingame Smile Studio? You’re likely wondering when it’s appropriate to first take your child to the orthodontist, and we at Burlingame Smile Studio can provide answers. In line with the America Association of Orthodontists, it is recommended that parents can start …
An increasing number of Burlingame teens are sporting tongue, cheek, and lip piercings. What can you do if your teen wants to get an oral piercing? The team at Burlingame Smile Studio advises parents to give a firm ‘No.’ Some reasons why teens should avoid oral piercings: Excessive drooling Chipped teeth Infection Hypersensitivity to metal …
Many adults want to look younger by straightening their teeth but having a mouthful of teenager-style metal braces is not exactly what they had in mind. Burlingame Smile Studio serving Northern California can help improve your smile with clear braces. If you are not comfortable with your crooked teeth, we can help! There are new, discrete …
Many of our Northern California patients who visit our dental clinic in Burlingame ask about the possibility of wearing clear aligners such as Invisalign® instead of traditional braces to straighten their teeth or fix orthodontic problems. The answer to this question is: it is possible, but only in some cases. In many other cases, conditions …
Mail order braces and DIY tooth aligner kits have become one of the latest trends in online marketing ploys. Videos of people who have presumably managed to bypass professional orthodontic treatment and supposedly saved tons of money by ordering their tooth aligners online are cropping up everywhere. But what these videos never tell you is …
Adults in the U.S. and Canada are flocking in record numbers to seek adult orthodontic treatment and repair their smiles as a means to improve their appearance and self-confidence and make a better first impression in professional settings. A recent study conducted by the American Association of Orthodontics (AAO) tracking orthodontic patients in Canada and …
Malocclusion is simply a fancy term that describes the condition of having crooked teeth or a “bad bite.” When dental professionals talk about your “bite” they are referring to the way the upper and lower teeth meet and line up. In a normal, healthy bite, the upper teeth will naturally sit slightly forward of the …
For adult or adolescent patients who have postponed orthodontic treatment because they’ve been told that to correct their orthodontic problems they would require braces, or because treatment with clear aligners such as Invisalign would be too lengthy and expensive, I can proudly say that my office offers another option. Wearing visible, traditional metal braces is …
