KEEP YOUR SMILE HEALTHY WHILE WEARING BRACES If you have been referred for orthodontic treatment, now is the time to seek it out. Not only will you benefit from a beautiful smile, you will know your smile is healthy as well. Early intervention can help prevent future issues with spacing and crowding of your teeth. …
When your teeth line up properly and meet together, it is known as ideal occlusion (aka:good bite). Ideally, everyone’s teeth would match up perfectly with the upper teeth resting slightly overlapping and touching the lower teeth when the bite is closed. When the occlusion/ bite does not line up this way we refer to this …
What is Orthodontics? Orthodontics is a branch within the dental field that helps to correct teeth that are in the improper place. You are likely to have witnessed teeth that are improperly placed such as crooked teeth. When teeth are crooked, they do not sit the way they are supposed to, and it makes it …
Did you know that there are health benefits to having straight teeth? Straight teeth are not just a fashion statement. They exceed far beyond a boost of self-confidence. American Dental Association (ADA) states that straightening your teeth can improve the overall function of teeth and your dental health. If you take a moment to think …
Have you been putting off dental care because you think it won’t be covered by your insurance provider? If your employer offers a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA), you may be able to use the funds for your orthodontic treatments at Burlingame Smile Studio. WHAT ARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING AND HEALTH SAVINGS …
Many adult patients who have dreamed about a beautiful smile have deferred or declined orthodontic treatment over the years because when they sought a professional consult from another orthodontist, they were told that their cases could not be treated with Invisalign alone and that they would have to wear braces. Requiring adults to wear braces, …
Let’s face it, beautiful straight teeth and a gorgeous youthful smile is what patients’ desire and is what Dr. April Lee delivers at Burlingame Smile Studio. Since very few of us are genetically lucky enough to be born with a perfect smile, most of us require some type of help a.k.a. Orthodontic appliances which could …
