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Dental Design of Brentwood
Appointments: (310) 820-5703
Maury Masliah D.D.S.
Dental Design of Brentwood
11645 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1158
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Our patients tell us they feel fortunate to have Los Angeles area braces dentist Dr. Masliah 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.
New and safe sedation dentistry with Los Angeles area sedation dentist Dr. Maury Masliah means you can have years of dental treatments done quickly while you're lightly sedated, with little or no discomfort. If you've been putting up with discomfort, hiding your smile, or delaying scheduling dental work because you're too busy, your life is about to change. Make a sedation dentistry consultation appointment today with Dr. Masliah.
Dental Design of Brentwood is a trusted Los Angeles area dental implants practice providing natural-looking, comfortable tooth replacement. We make it our mission to use a gentle touch during the process.
We hold ourselves to the highest standards to replace missing teeth and provide you with natural-looking results. Our goal is to restore your confidence and your bright, healthy smile.
Maury Masliah, D.D.S. is proud to be a popular Los Angeles area Lumineers® dentist. If you have sensitive teeth and want pain-free dental veneers, we can help.
Our highly trained team has extensive experience with this quick and easy procedure. We'll help you transform from feeling self-conscious to feeling confident about your bright new smile.
Maury Masliah, D.D.S. is proud to be a trusted Los Angeles area Zoom!® teeth whitening dentist. Our patients love the short amount of time the tooth whitening treatment takes as much as they love the results.
You'll be able to relax in our comfortable surroundings. In just about an hour, you'll have a sparkling white smile!
Andrew G. Mortensen, DDS, Inc.
Appointments: (714) 964-4183
Andrew Mortensen D.D.S.
Andrew G. Mortensen, DDS, Inc.
18837 Brookhurst, Suite 109
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
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, Inc., 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, Inc. 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.
Alicia Dental
Appointments: (949) 770-7077
Robert Kluss D.D.S.
Alicia Dental
25251 Paseo de Alicia, Suite 202
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Alicia Dental is a trusted Laguna Hills area dental implants practice providing natural-looking, comfortable tooth replacement. We make it our mission to use a gentle touch during the process.
We hold ourselves to the highest standards to replace missing teeth and provide you with natural-looking results. Our goal is to restore your confidence and your bright, healthy smile.
If you're looking for dentures that look great and last, look no further than Alicia Dental located in the Laguna Hills, CA area. Robert Kluss, D.D.S. will assess your needs and fit you with durable, comfortable, natural-looking dentures - at a price you can afford.
Dr. Robert Kluss has a gentle touch and provides comfortable cleaning for a whiter smile. Offering orthodontics for general practitioners in the Laguna Hills, California area, Dr. Kluss assures you that a bright, healthy smile is the result of regular, preventative, professional dental cleanings.
Laguna Hills area cosmetic dentist Robert Kluss, D.D.S. has extensive experience creating beautiful smiles. They're one of the first things people notice about you.
Our professional team will be happy to discuss your aesthetic dentistry options. The attractive results you'll get from Alicia Dental can change your life!
For your comfort and convenience, Robert Kluss, D.D.S., may suggest you relax with nitrous oxide (laughing gas) during certain treatments. Offering orthodontics for general practitioners at his practice in the Laguna Hills, CA area, Dr. Kluss offers a range of options to help you feel comfortable at the dentist.
More Orthodontic Dentists in the Laguna Hills, CA Area Near You
Kano, Keith D.D.S.
909 W Roseburg Ave # A
Modesto, CA, 95350-5062
Sabourin, Christopher D.D.S.
1829 Shaw Ave # 104
Clovis, CA, 93611-4044
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Endodontic Care Ctr
3017 Telegraph Ave # 200
Berkeley, CA, 94705-2049
Laguna Endodontics
9045 Bruceville Rd # 170
Elk Grove, CA, 95758-5951
Adult Braces and Orthodontics: Something To Smile About
Orthodontic braces conjure up lots of images, most of them about children and the temporary metallic smiles that they cause. But many strides have been made in the world of dental braces. More adults are now choosing teeth straightening and are glad braces aren't just for kids anymore.
Why Do Adults Wear Orthodontic Braces?
Braces offer a good choice for improving your smile and oral health. Some adults have problem teeth because their parents could not afford getting braces or retainers when they were young. Or perhaps the problem with their teeth is more recent. Now, options are available for correcting them and adult braces provide many advantages.
Crooked teeth or teeth that overlap are harder to clean around. As a result, this serves as hiding places for bacteria that cause bad breath, gum disease and tooth decay.
Protruding teeth or gaps between teeth interfere with your smile and create an uneven bite, but getting braces or orthodontic appliances can straighten crooked teeth and move teeth into proper position.
Adults now enjoy the results of adult orthodontics, which so beautifully provide a healthier-looking smile. Today's braces are much less noticeable than those you may remember as a child. Taking care of your teeth sends the message that you are taking care of yourself, reflecting self-respect and confidence.
What Are My Orthodontics Choices?
The orthodontic appliances of today provide greater comfort and style than in the past. Another feature of modern adult braces is that they work more quickly than the traditional style braces, which means a shorter time to wear them and fewer trips to the orthodontist.
Older dental braces used bands that wrapped around teeth. While these are still available, other braces offer new options. One type features brackets made of metal or plastic, bonded to the teeth and used in conjunction with thin, gentle wires.
Another type of braces stay discreetly hidden from view, using brackets attached to the back of the teeth. Both types require wires to move the teeth into their correct positions. Your dentist or orthodontist will help you decide which style of braces is right for you.
Braces: An Investment of Time for Long-Term Benefits
Most patients usually wear full braces from 18 to 30 months, depending on specific treatment needs. When your dental braces are removed, retainers are used to prevent your teeth from repositioning themselves. Your orthodontist will determine how long you will have to use your retainer after treatment is completed.
How To Care for Orthodontic Braces
One thing hasn't changed: if you wear dental braces, regardless of whether they're metal or ceramic braces, you must take care of them. Careful brushing and flossing between them and under wires will keep your teeth and gums clean and healthy. Avoid eating foods that can break wires and loosen brackets such as those that are sticky (caramels and gum), hard to bite (uncut carrots, apples, and ice), or crunchy (popcorn, nuts, hard candy).
Orthodontic braces can make a world of difference and give you something to really smile about!
By Brian J. Gray, DDS, MAGD, FICO
+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.
Visiting Your Orthodontist Is The First Step In Getting Orthodontic Braces
Your orthodontist knows you probably have plenty of questions about getting braces. Here are a few that prospective patients often ask.
What Usually Happens During an Initial Orthodontic Exam?
In order to determine your specific needs, the orthodontist will completely evaluate your mouth. This will likely include:
- Impressions of your teeth, from which models are made (these are useful for the orthodontist, and will remind you exactly how your teeth looked before correction).
- Photographs of your teeth, face, and smile
- X-rays of your head and teeth
- Your medical health history and dental health history
Your orthodontist will then carefully evaluate your specific needs and provide you with a treatment plan for correction. Following the recommended plan is important for proper correction.
What Are Spacers?
Teeth normally fit tightly against one another. Your orthodontist will insert before placement of your braces to provide some space between teeth for attaching the bands. There are two types of spacers, small springs or plastic modules. In just a few days they gently move desired teeth slightly apart.
Spacers often cause some soreness, but this goes away in a few days. Rinse your mouth with warm salt water to relieve the irritation. Your normal chewing also helps to get your mouth feeling better.
What Do I Do If a Spacer Comes Out?
Call your orthodontist immediately for a replacement. That little spacer is making just enough room for a comfortable fit for your braces and plays an important role.
What Can I Eat When I have Orthodontic Braces?
You can eat just about anything, but there are some exceptions. Getting used to braces also usually means making a few adjustments in your eating habits. This is because some food might damage your orthodontic braces or cause problems for your teeth. Here's a list of items your orthodontist will suggest you avoid (or some ways they can still be enjoyed with caution):
- Apples (don't bite into a whole one! Cut it into wedges first.)
- Bubble gum (some orthodontists allow sugarless gum, but check with yours for approval)
- Candy (caramels, taffy, nut brittles, fruit-flavored chewy candies, gummi anything!)
- Carrots (avoid sticks, cut into thin curls)
- Corn on the cob (remove the kernels from the cob, then enjoy!)
- Corn chips/crisp tacos
- Hard foods (they're tough on orthodontic braces, causing bending and breaking)
- Ice (no crunching!)
- Lemon juice/lemons (pure lemon juice is very hard on your tooth enamel)
- Nuts
- Pizza crust/crusty breads (outer edges)
- Popcorn
- Pretzels (the large, hard varieties)
- Sticky foods (can bend wires and pull off brackets)
- Sugary foods (avoid these as much as possible; if you do eat them, brush your teeth within minutes or as soon as possible, or at least rinse your mouth with water)
By Brian J. Gray, DDS, MAGD, FICO
+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.
