If you’re aligning your teeth with braces, then you need to make your routine dental checkups a top priority. This is because they help you have the strong, healthy and top-notch smile, oral health and braces you need. They also help you prevent major dental issues, which can help you have a more successful orthodontic treatment. Our orthodontist, Dr. Jae... read more »
What is Malocclusion? An occlusion basically means "bite," or how the teeth fit together when the upper and lower jaw close. And, if you've ever learned any basic spanish you know that "mal" means "wrong," "evil," or "bad." So, a malocclusion is a bad bite. One in five people have malocclusions with differing forms of irregular contact between the upper... read more »
While you may typically see teens and preteens sporting braces and other orthodontic appliances, the ideal age group for orthodontic treatment is actually much younger. Children as young as seven should see the orthodontist for an exam to receive early treatment before issues become severe. At this age in a child’s life, the oral structures are still developing in early... read more »
If for any reason your teeth are out of alignment, it is important to a speak with an orthodontist to determine your orthodontic appliance options. If you are looking for an orthodontic appliance that will align your teeth without bulky equipment that includes brackets or wires, speak with your orthodontist about Invisalign®. Invisalign offers the following benefits: - Invisalign aligners... read more »
Permanent teeth can sometimes emerge from the gums with minor to significant alignment differences between their partners in your bite pattern. Even if you learned to live with an unattractive smile in your teenage years the misaligned teeth could lead to significant complications later on in adult life. This might also be exacerbated by the loss of one or more... read more »
An orthodontist like Dr. Jae Park often uses the metal brackets, wires, and components of traditional braces to create an effective system for correcting misaligned teeth. This requires attending a regularly scheduled adjustment appointment every four to six weeks. During each of these important sessions, your orthodontist will tighten your braces components to gradually affect the periodontal connective tissues... read more »
Overbite and underbite issues with your child’s permanent teeth can be attributed to several things, including genetics and environmental factors. Also known as malocclusion, misaligned bites can leave your child with an unattractive smile and inefficient oral function. If these issues are not addressed in a reasonable amount of time, the misaligned teeth could be increasingly prone to fractures and... read more »
When Dr. Jae Park and his team initially installed your orthodontic braces in your mouth, it was just the first step in effectively correcting the alignment of your teeth. In order to adequately bring your teeth into their proper position and orientation, your braces will require routine tightening and adjustment. Any cavities that develop around orthodontic hardware components can alter... read more »
If you’re curious to know why brushing is very important when you have braces, then our orthodontist, Dr. Jae Park, is more than happy to help you. After all, brushing is recommended after every time you eat. That’s right, even after your snacks. To help you understand why, our orthodontist is happy to list a couple reasons here: Brushing removes... read more »
What is a malocclusion? A malocclusion is a term for any misalignment of the teeth or jaw. Typical examples include overbites, underbites, crossbites and open bites. A malocclusion can arise from a multitude of causes. For some individuals is the effect of a small jaw and too many teeth. Anciently, human jaws were larger. Dietary and genetic changes have changed... read more »