Many patients come into our orthodontic office with jaw pain, and we hope we can help. The good news is that we often can! Typically, the patients we get who have these problems are adults, and the cause is most often bite problems. With proper bite alignment through orthodontic treatments
As an orthodontist, it’s easy for me to tell when a patient is experiencing teeth grinding (bruxism). Sometimes they are surprised that I can tell without having to ask and want to know what the giveaway is. I tell them that their teeth are completely worn down! I show them
I wrote a blog a while back on the importance of early orthodontic visits for children. Today, I want to talk about why it’s important to start bringing children in at a young age. As I discussed in my previous blog, according to the American Association of Orthodontics, your child
While we at Luv My Smile are passionate about straight teeth, we know the path to a beautiful smile can sometimes be challenging. This is why I occasionally get questions about having to wear braces twice. But don’t be afraid! Today, I’m here to answer that question and explain why
After months of dedication, you’ve taken care of your teeth, and your braces are coming off. Congratulations! Unfortunately, you haven’t reached the end of the road yet. Once your braces come off, it’s time to decide about retainers. Retainers hold your teeth in place so they don’t return to their
Cater Galante Orthodontics is proud to have orthodontic offices open in 3 beautiful locations in California. We deliberately selected the locations, making them convenient for many surrounding communities! El Dorado Hills Population: 42,108 El Dorado Hills, our newest location, is versatile and boasts recreation of all kinds, including outdoor activities
If eyes are windows to the soul, does that make teeth the front door? Whatever you want to call them, studies have shown that teeth are one of the most important features regarding first impressions and public perception. Here are three significant reasons to straighten your teeth to get that
When it comes to achieving a confident, straight smile, braces play a crucial role in orthodontic treatment. However, as we look back at the evolution of braces from the 1960s to today, it’s fascinating to explore how both technology and costs have transformed over the decades. Many people might assume
Your orthodontic treatment doesn’t end when your braces are removed. No matter what type of braces you have – Invisalign or metal wires – you will need a retainer to keep your new smile beautiful. The reason has to do with the anatomy of your jaw. To move your teeth,
