The Shocking Truth About Your Smile
Are you afraid to smile because of crooked teeth, missing teeth or yellowed and discolored teeth? The shocking truth is that over 1/3 of American adults are unhappy with their smile. This study, which was commissioned by the American Association of Orthodontists, also discovered that 36% of American adults believe they would have a better […]
An Easy Way to Improve Your Health…Just Smile
Research indicates that just by simply smiling you will bring significant changes to your physical and emotional health as well as your bank account. The first thing that smiling does is to improve our attitude. It is hard to be angry or depressed with a smile on your face. Try it yourself when you are […]
How Important is Sleep to Your Child’s Health?
I know you are thinking, what does orthodontics have to do with sleep? We hope to educate our parents and patients about overall health and how it relates to growth and development of your teeth and jaws. There is mounting evidence that indicates that sleep has beneficial effects on learning, memory, attention, emotional regulation and […]
Attention Invisalign Patients! No More Messy Impressions That Make You Gag!
In our quest to always be at the forefront of Modern Orthodontics, we now have a new technology in our Rocklin office that will allow us to take a series of photos of your teeth using a specialized intraoral camera. The system is called the “iTero” and has been used in General Dentistry for quite […]
Snoring and Teeth Grinding in Children: Could Be A Sign of Sleep Disordered Breathing
Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is a common and growing problem affecting the health of children. Studies show close to 20% of all children snore and grind their teeth at night. Of the group that does snore, about 20 % of those children will have more severe forms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Clinical symptoms of untreated […]
Why Does My 7 Year Old Need Braces When He Only Has a Few Adult Teeth?
This is a common question we hear daily in our practices. There is a general recommendation by the American Association of Orthodontists to have your child seen by an orthodontist by age 7. While the majority of children at this age do not need any Orthodontic treatment, there is a significant percentage that does need […]
