Most patients who enter orthodontic treatment, whether with braces or Invisalign, will most likely be in treatment for 18-30 months, with the national average being 26 months. For most patients in middle school or even high school, wearing braces for that length of time is an expected right of passage. With
Invisalign is a proprietary appliance that allows patients to have their teeth straightened and bad bites corrected using a series of removable, clear aligners. These clear (plastic) aligners are changed about every 2 weeks and gradually move teeth into a position that has been treatment planned by an Orthodontist trained
Research indicates that simply smiling can lead to significant improvements in your physical health, emotional well-being, and even your financial outlook. Here are several compelling reasons to incorporate more smiles into your daily life. 1. Boost Your Attitude Smiling can work wonders for your mood. It’s hard to feel angry
Choosing an orthodontist for you and your family is one of life’s biggest decisions. Your smile and overall dental health will be improved forever if you take the time to research and learn more about orthodontics and its lifetime benefits. Our purpose in creating this guide is to help educate
For more than 75 years, doctors have debated the issue of tooth extractions for permanent teeth in orthodontic treatment. Today, the profession is still somewhat divided. There are those who believe teeth should never be removed and those who extract in a majority of cases. Most orthodontists, however, fall somewhere
You might be wondering, what does orthodontics have to do with sleep? Our goal is to educate parents and patients about overall health and its relationship to the growth and development of teeth and jaws. Mounting evidence demonstrates that quality sleep significantly benefits learning, memory, attention, emotional regulation, and academic
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
