Considering Orthodontics? Make Sure Your Teeth Are (and Remain) Cavity-Free
June 22, 2021
Before you commit to getting braces or another kind of orthodontic appliance, it’s important to make sure your teeth are in tip top shape and cavity-free first. Once your braces go on, things get a little more complicated in your mouth. Make things easy for yourself (and your dentist!) by committing to good dental hygiene…
Braces Provide More Benefits than Just Straight Teeth
April 29, 2021
Braces do more than simply straighten teeth for a beautiful smile. In addition to improving a patient’s appearance and confidence, they play an essential role in maintaining healthy teeth and gums and preventing future dental problems. The months or years you devote to wearing braces are well worth it when you consider the lifetime of…
What Braces Are Like
February 3, 2021
Sometimes your teeth are not straight or just misaligned. Getting braces is the best remedy for re-aligning or straightening teeth. The process of getting braces takes between 1-2 hours. The process itself is not painful but the individual might feel some pressure. The common recipients of braces are children. But adults can get them too….
How Do Braces Work?
December 18, 2019
Braces are devices that help in correcting crowded or crooked teeth. They also aid in treating a misaligned jaw. Although braces are mostly used during adolescence, several adults are choosing to get dental braces in order to make corrections to their teeth or treat some form of misalignment in their jaw. Braces are created using…
3 Solutions for Straightening Your Teeth
April 22, 2019
Having crooked teeth can have a detrimental impact on so many aspects of your life – your speech, your bite, brushing and flossing effectively, and even your self-esteem. There are three different orthodontic solutions for straightening your teeth, giving you the smile you’ve always wanted and making dental care more effective. Traditional Orthodontics Traditional braces…
Differences Between Adult and Children’s Orthodontics
August 8, 2017
With advancements in orthodontics, more and more adults are searching out treatment for oral problems that they’ve had since they were young. In fact, up to half of all orthodontic patients are now adults. However, if you’re looking into orthodontics at an older age, you should know that there are significant differences between adult braces…
Orthodontics Basics… All You Need to Know if You are Considering Aligners!
November 19, 2016
All You Need to Know if You are Considering Aligners! With all the technological advances in orthodontics, nowadays people have become more aware of the importance of an outstanding oral health. It is not only a matter of aesthetics but of an overall health. Just like there are regular diseases, such as diabetes or cardiovascular,…
Memory Wire Braces
November 8, 2016
Conventional braces have long been one of the most reliable methods of straightening teeth. Braces use a combination of brackets, wires, and bands that attach to each individual tooth teeth and apply pressure to move teeth in a specific direction. Today, we can use a special wire called memory wire that maintains its shape to…
Adult Orthodontist Glendale
November 8, 2016
Braces were once thought to be solely for teens, but today, orthodontic treatment can be a great option for patients of all ages. In fact, thousands of American adults choose braces every year, and the right treatment can give them smiles that are both healthier and more attractive. Our Glendale adult orthodontist can help you…
Ceramic Braces Glendale
November 8, 2016
When most people think of braces, they think of a mouth full of metal brackets and wires, but braces today can be much more discreet. While metal braces are one option, ceramic braces are another. Dr. Martirosyan, our Glendale ceramic braces expert, can help you decide if ceramic braces are right for you. Ceramic braces…
