Local Orthodontic Dental Care for Orthodontics Treatment
Palo Alto Dentist
Appointments: (650) 566-0999
Rabindra Sahdev D.D.S.
Palo Alto Dentist
882C Emerson Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Andrew G Mortensen DDS
Appointments: (714) 964-4183
Andrew Mortensen D.D.S.
Andrew G Mortensen DDS
17762 Beach Blvd Ste 210
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
If you're an adult wondering how to get started with nearly invisible Six Month Smiles® in the Fountain Valley area, Dr. Mortensen will be happy to help. We encourage you to ask all the questions you have about how clear braces can straighten your teeth or close gaps in teeth that make you feel uncomfortable.
Our goal is to design an individual treatment plan for your situation. You'll enjoy the fast results, and the new confidence you'll feel with a bright, healthy smile.
Our patients tell us they feel fortunate to have Fountain Valley area braces dentist Dr. Mortensen providing them with Six Month Braces®. He will carefully examine your mouth, jaws and bite to make sure they're the right option for you.
This system uses high-tech archwires that have what is called "shape memory." However the wire is twisted or bent by the improper position of your teeth, it will return to its original ideal position. This allows your teeth to move automatically to the right position very rapidly.
Fountain Valley area Invisalign® dentist Andrew Mortensen, D.D.S. is happy to provide your new clear braces. At Andrew G Mortensen DDS, we want you to have the straight teeth and beautiful smile you desire.
We're happy to assess your needs create your individual treatment plan for braces. You may be able to have your new Invisalign® aligners sooner than you think!
Andrew G Mortensen DDS is a trusted Fountain Valley area NTI-tss plus provider. Our highly-trained team fit you with a custom bite guard designed to relieve headaches and migraines caused by jaw clenching during sleep.
Each person is unique. Our experienced team will provide you with the individualized care you deserve for your situation.
If you're interested in natural-looking bridges and dentures, look no further than Andrew Mortensen, D.D.S. who practices in the Fountain Valley, California area. Using modern materials and techniques, Dr. Mortensen can achieve the natural look you seek. You will be very pleased with the comfortable, long-lasting results.
Rebecca Bolon Orthodontic Care
Appointments: (317) 846-6107
Rebecca Bolon D.D.S.
Rebecca Bolon Orthodontic Care
9311 N Meridian St Suite 200
Indianapolis, IN 46260
The friendly, caring staff of Rebecca Bolon Orthodontic Care in the Indianapolis, Indiana area strive to make you feel comfortable and well-cared for at your dentist appointment. Rebecca Bolon, D.D.S. is committed to serving you and your family's dental needs, year after year. Come and see what we have to offer in a professional setting where top-notch customer service still matters.
Rebecca Bolon Orthodontic Care practices the highest infection control standards to protect our patients and ourselves. In the Indianapolis, IN area, Dr. Rebecca Bolon and her staff strictly observe all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines. All instruments are cleaned, disinfected and routinely sterilized as recommended by the American Dental Association and the Centers for Disease Control. Whenever possible, disposable, single-use items are used to ensure your safety.
Dr. Rebecca Bolon has a gentle touch and provides comfortable cleaning for a whiter smile. Offering orthodontics for general practitioners in the Indianapolis, Indiana area, Dr. Bolon assures you that a bright, healthy smile is the result of regular, preventative, professional dental cleanings.
Here at Rebecca Bolon Orthodontic Care, your comfort is our number one priority. We will do our utmost to put you at ease and keep you feeling relaxed and secure. Under the experienced leadership of Dr. Rebecca Bolon, our dedicated team of professionals is at your service to explain your treatment thoroughly and answer any questions you may have.
More Orthodontic Dentists in the Indianapolis, IN Area Near You
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South Jordan, UT, 84095
(801) 352-7889
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(323) 255-8774
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WALTER E SCHACHT III DMD PA
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Orthodontic Braces: Preventing Playground Teasing
Sticks and Stones and The Halo Effect
Beauty is good. Beauty is character. Beauty is competence. That's the "halo effect." And the halo effect is alive and well and living on playgrounds everywhere.
What's the effect of the halo effect?
Not so good, if you're one of the unfortunates without a halo. Especially if you're a child called Beaver or Dopey or Goofy.
Not so long ago, a study of British schoolchildren revealed that the appearance of teeth was the fourth most common target for teasing. Children suffered under nicknames like Bugs Bunny, Fang and Dracula. Furthermore, children who were teased were twice as likely to be harassed, subject to verbal or physical intimidation, lying or other abuses, than children who were not teased.
Although height, weight and hair were also factors in teasing, ridicule about their teeth caused children the greatest amount of unhappiness.
Researchers were concerned that exposure to the sustained taunts and insults of peers would predispose some children to a lowered self-confidence and self-image.
The Solution? Orthodontics — The Sooner The Better
Thousands of children need early care — some as young as three years old. Early diagnosis and monitoring allows us to take full advantage of a time when your child's bone and facial structure are easier to shape.
If you think the odds of a young child having orthodontic problems are remote, consider these facts: Two out of three people have orthodontic problems, which should be treated. A fourth of the problems are severe, says the American Association of Orthodontists. Orthodontic defects aren't limited to protruding teeth or underbites.
Often the problems relate to the overall structure of the mouth and face. Frequently they don't show up in a smile at all.
That's why an orthodontic checkup and braces, if necessary, should be a part of every child's health care program.
+Jim Du Molin is a leading Internet search expert helping individuals and families connect with the right dentist in their area. Visit his author page.
Adult Orthodontics
When most orthodontists meet an adult patient intent on correcting crooked teeth, they usually take it slow. Amid all the brouhaha about adult braces there are oral health concerns exclusive to adults that will affect how to plan the treatment.
A touch of gum disease
Because crowded teeth and misaligned jaws are often difficult to keep clean, some adult patients have a degree of gum disease. These patients should be referred to a dental hygienist or a periodontist for cleaning and gum therapy before teeth straightening starts. Then, during orthodontic treatment, your orthodontist will need to be especially alert to new outbreaks. He or she may want to apply less pressure orthodontically early in treatment, so gum tissue attachments have a chance to strengthen. For more information on gum therapy or dental cleanings, please visit our gum disease and hygiene sections for more articles.
What about missing teeth?
Orthodontic appliances need to be attached to something to provide the "push" and "pull" that move teeth. If key anchor teeth are missing, restorative dentistry may be suggested before the appliance can be placed.
Bite problems
More and more patients with temporomandibular or jaw joint problems (TMJ) are beginning to be seen by many dentists. TMJ disorders are very painful, and may result in uneven wearing of teeth or a jaw way out of position. The priority before teeth straightening is to address the jaw problem, and try to correct the bite before any more stress is added to the situation. So in the end you'll finish your orthodontic program with healthier gums, rejuvenated bone, a better bite, and a great smile to boot.
+Jim Du Molin is a leading Internet search expert helping individuals and families connect with the right dentist in their area. Visit his author page.
