Orthodontic Treatments

You may need to see our Los Angeles orthodontic treatments expert in order to correct teeth and jaws that are positioned incorrectly. Not only can crooked teeth detract from your overall appearance, they can also be more difficult to keep clean, putting you at risk of developing tooth decay or gum disease. They can put extra stress on the chewing muscles which can lead to headaches or a TMJ disorder. By seeking treatment, you are improving the look of your smile and getting on the right path to good oral health.

If you are uncertain on whether or not you need treatment, our expert in orthodontic treatments in Los Angeles can determine if your condition is severe enough to warrant corrective orthodontics. Some of these conditions include:

• Overbite, which is when the upper front teeth stick out past the lower teeth
• Underbite, which is when the lower front teeth stick out past the upper teeth
• Open bite, which is when there is a space between the teeth when biting down
• Spacing, which is when there are gaps between the teeth
• Overcrowding, which is when there are too many teeth for the mouth to accommodate

Orthodontic Treatments Los Angeles

Our Los Angeles orthodontic treatments expert offers several different kinds of appliances that can help align your teeth into their desired positions. The most well-known type is metal braces. These utilize bands, wires, and brackets, which are fixed around the teeth. They are typically adjusted every month until the treatment process is complete.

Metal braces may make some patients self-conscious about their smile, so our expert in orthodontic treatments in Los Angeles also offers ceramic braces, which are the same color as your natural teeth, so they blend in more. There are also lingual braces that are put on behind your teeth, so no one will even know you are wearing braces from the outside.

One of the most increasingly popular treatments is Invisalign, which utilizes smooth, clear aligners to gradually move the teeth into the proper positions. They are completely removable, and they only need to be worn 22 hours every day, so you can continue to eat and brush your teeth just like you normally would. If you are in need of corrective orthodontics, contact our dentist in Los Angeles.