As an orthodontist for over 26 years, I have seen many changes in the types of braces available to help patients achieve their goals of healthy and beautiful smiles. When I graduated from my Orthodontic Specialty residency, the only braces that were available for patients were metal ones that used silver ties
We often receive inquiries about the importance of retainers, so we want to take a moment to explain why they are essential. Whether you have metal braces, clear braces, or removable Invisalign aligners, wearing retainers is a necessary part of your orthodontic treatment. Initially, you may need to wear your
After 14 years in Penn Valley, we decided it was time to move to a newer facility and be more available to our patients in Grass Valley, Nevada City, Colfax, Chicago Park, and Auburn. Our new orthodontics office is located at 1364 Whispering Pines Lane, Suite 1, in Grass Valley. We
In our quest to always be at the forefront of modern orthodontics, we now have a new technology in our orthodontic office that will allow us to take a series of photos of your teeth using a specialized intraoral camera. The “iTero” system has been used in general dentistry for
Yes, it is true: more and more adults are having their teeth aligned with adult braces and clear aligners. There are several reasons why braces for adults are becoming more popular. Reason You May Need Adult Braces Lackluster Orthodontic Treatment As a Child Many of these adults had braces as
Most teenagers realize that their smile can be greatly improved through orthodontics, and until the past 4-5 years, they have had only one choice—fixed braces and wires. Now, with Teen Invisalign, teenagers do not need to have fixed braces placed on their teeth during their most self-conscious years and can
Modern orthodontics has been mostly associated with children and teenagers, but thanks to new technologies and innovations, a healthy, beautiful smile is attainable at any age. Modern Orthodontics—For All Ages! In our practices, we currently have patients in orthodontic treatment as young as 6 years of age and the oldest
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
Technology has come such a long way in the last few decades. Most people today know that we now have cars that start at the push of a button, computers that require a fingerprint scan, and cell phones that allow you to track the real-time locations of friends and family
