Picture: Archive Choosing an orthodontist for is no easy task. After all, you want you or your child to receive the best care and you want to know that the orthodontist you choose cares about your children’s teeth. The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) stresses that you do not want to wait until your child …
Picture: Archive If you are a candidate for braces or you have wanted to receive a braces consultation, one of the questions you may share with many other patients is “how much are braces with insurance?” This is a common question that we receive here in our Burlingame dental office. When you first learn that …
Picture: Archive If you have never heard of DIY braces or DIY orthodontics, that is for the best. Dr. April Lee wants to warn her patients about this dangerous trend. The ADA or American Dental Association has put out a strong warning against the practices of DIY orthodontics due to the injuries that patients can suffer.  While the idea …
Picture: Archive FOUR IMPORTANT ORTHODONTIC TOPICS THAT ALL PATIENTS SHOULD KNOW Dr. April Lee and her staff here at Burlingame Smile Studio find that patients have a better overall success rate when they are informed and educated. This is because they are able to properly care for their teeth throughout the treatment period. Below, we …
Picture: Shutterstock DON’T DITCH ADULT BRACES JUST YET: TIME IS ON YOUR SIDE As an adult, when you realize that you may need to have orthodontic treatment, the first question that comes to mind is unlikely to be the cost, but rather, the time needed to wear the braces or orthodontic appliance for. Many of …
Picture: Freepik WHEN SHOULD I GET BRACES? When it comes to orthodontic treatment, one of the questions we are commonly asked here in our office is when is the optimal time to start braces. This is a common question and one that needs to be addressed. Dr. April Lee is prepared to work with you …
Picture: Shutterstock DIY BRACES: WHY YOU SHOULD NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE TREND The Internet is flooded with different new trends and ideas that kids and teens participate in. With the ability to reach millions and billions of people, individuals find YouTube and the Internet to be an easy way to make statements, show off fashion …
Picture: Shutterstock DENTAL IMPLANTS AND BRACES: YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED If you are a dental implant recipient, it is possible that you may need to receive some type of orthodontic treatment to optimize the placement and esthetics of your new dental implant. Patients often ask Dr. Lee whether or not it is necessary to place braces …
Picture: Shutterstock ORTHODONTIST VS DENTIST: THE DIFFERENCE AND WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Your mouth can be thought of as the gateway to your body’s health and to ensure your overall oral health, it is important that you maintain healthy teeth and gums. If you want to check in on your oral health, now is …
Picture: Shutterstock AFFORDABLE DENTAL BRACES FOR ADULTS If you’re looking for affordable dental braces for adults in San Franscisco Bay Area, look no further than Burlingame Smile Studio, led by Dr. April Lee, a certified specialist in Orthodontics.INVEST IN YOUR HEALTH AND APPEARANCE While an orthodontic treatment including adult dental braces may initially seem like …
