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Every patient’s case is different, and with this thought in mind, knowing about the different features of each aligner company’s services can be incredibly helpful. Fortunately, we’ve outlined some of the key things you need to know about when you should be using each different aligner company or product type to help inform your decision.How […]
White and Brown Spots on Teeth: Fluorosis, Decalcification, and HypoplasiaA radiant smile is often associated with good oral health, but sometimes, unsightly white or brown spots can flaw the appearance of your teeth. These spots indicate various dental conditions, including fluorosis, decalcification, and hypoplasia. Understanding these conditions’ causes and treatment options is crucial for maintaining […]
As an orthodontic consultant, making sure you’ve come up with the most effective treatment plan that matches your patients’ expectations is hugely important. This is something that we here at Straight Smile Solutions LLC understand better than most – and so we’ve summarized some of the key things you should stress about comprehensive treatment plans […]
Is Palatal Expansion Possible with Braces and Wires On? Have you ever wondered whether you could do a palatal expansion on a braces or wires patient? In many cases, once you’ve already installed braces as part of a treatment plan, it becomes a little difficult to work out whether or not you can still do […]
Working as a general dentist can sometimes seem tough, but this shouldn’t have to be the case. However, it doesn’t matter how much you study; orthodontic courses alone can only teach you so much, and in many cases, most of your expertise will come from experience and real-life ortho training rather than study. With this […]
I married a general dentist. We met at UCSF Dental School and we were in the same anatomy lab group. I always knew I was going to specialize. I was “gunner” (that’s what we called the high academic students back at UCSF in the 90’s). I was there for one reason only: to become an […]
In 2002, when I was an orthodontic resident at the University of Connecticut, I snuck out of my residency program for a long weekend with the defense that I was “visiting family” for a so-called “family emergency” in San Francisco. Although I do indeed have family in the Bay Area, this was no crisis! Our […]
First of all, I want to preface this blog that I’ve avoided writing this blog because I am emphatically against premolar extractions for a zillion reasons. Most of the time it’s overkill and not necessary, especially with early intervention. That being said, I want to give my “rules” for extractions: 1. Always, always get a […]
Oral habits like thumb-sucking and using a pacifier use can be normal, soothing reflexes from birth to one year of age. The majority of children naturally outgrow their habit easily on their own. However, habits that persist after the age of three or four risk oral complications: Crooked teeth Narrow arches Proclined teeth (AKA buck […]
Doctors often ask me about wire sequence for patients. It can be impossible to create a cookbook/cookie-cutter wire sequence but in general this is how I do it: 1. 14 niti (but sometimes you go go straight to 16 if not that crooked) Very rarely do I need to start with 12 niti. It is […]
