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 …
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 …
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, or water …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Braces and Invisalign are both used to slowly straighten an individual’s teeth, however they have a variety of differences. If you are planning to get standard braces or Invisalign, Doctor Lee at Burlingame Smile Studio can provide you with either. What is Invisalign? Invisalign is a patented orthodontic system that uses clear aligners that are …
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 …
Consider the ways straight teeth can improve your quality of life: They can enhance your appearance They can set you on a course for long-term oral health They can improve your mental health and self-confidence If you have straight teeth and a pleasing smile, you are more likely to be mentally happy with yourself. Straight …
