Everyone wants to have that fantastic white smile. However, getting one and maintaining it is a task that can be quite challenging, especially if your teeth need straightening. In truth, only 35% of people have straight teeth. Having a straighter smile is a common concern to the remaining 65%. However, despite their urge to have […]
According to the American Association of Orthodontists, a good smile can lead to an improved love and social life as well as professional success. At the same time, the study also asserts that over 33% of Americans are unhappy with their smile. Fortunately, Invisalign is an effective treatment option that can remedy teeth alignment issues […]
Visit your Half Moon Bay orthodontist’s office and you’re bound to see fliers advertising Invisalign, complete with glossy pictures of straight smiles without braces. A straight smile — without braces? That just might be every teenager’s dream. But it isn’t just a fantasy. Invisalign braces aren’t your average teeth-straightening system. Instead of being made from […]
You hear and read a lot about Invisalign braces in television ads, online, and in print. But Invisalign is more than “clear braces.” Conventional braces include bands cemented to the molars and brackets cemented to each tooth. An archwire is connected to these brackets through wires or rubber bands. The teeth are moved by bending […]
Many children start developing malocclusion at an early age but don’t even know it. This often painful condition can take many forms but few parents know what to look for as their children start to grow. Worse yet, many parents may have malocclusion without even realizing it. Here’s what you should know about malocclusion. What […]
