How much is a smile worth? Can anyone put a $ value on a smile. How does your smile impact you? How do you think your smile influences others? The secret to a healthy beautiful smile is not really a secret. Aesthetic Orthodontics prides itself on helping people every day from ages 5 to 75 with creating the most incredible smiles ever. After a smile make over, how do you think one feels about themselves and their new smile? How many times a day do you use your smile?
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How Athletes of Any Age Can Save Face
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – April is National Facial Protection Month, and Dr. David Aplan, a Las Vegas braces provider, wants you to know about the importance of mouth guards for athletes of every age.
When playing any sport with potential for facial injury, Dr. Alpan and the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and the American Association of Orthodontists recommend the use of a mouth guard and other protective gear. This recommendation goes for any and all contact sports, including football, wrestling, basketball, baseball, volleyball, hockey, softball, in-line skating and soccer.
Las Vegas Invisalign Pro’s Tips on Choosing Orthodontist
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – The fact that you need an excellent orthodontist to get the best results is obvious. Knowing what to consider when selecting the right one is not. Las Vegas Invisalign provider Dr. David Alpan says research is the answer. Using his pointers to compare and contrast orthodontists provides you with the knowledge to make an informed decision with confidence.
- How much experience do they have?The number one thing to consider when picking an orthodontist is how much experience they have. All orthodontists have years of education, but the orthodontists with years of experience have the hands-on practice and exposure to thousands of different orthodontic cases, says Dr. Alpan, a Las Vegas orthodontist who has been practicing since 1998. Continue reading Las Vegas Invisalign Pro’s Tips on Choosing Orthodontist
Las Vegas Invisalign Expert Discusses Nutrition
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – March is National Nutrition Month, which means now is a great time to discuss how the food you eat can influence your orthodontic success in a positive way, or a negative way, says Las Vegas Invisalign expert Dr. David Aplan.
The American Dietetic Association made March National Nutrition Month in 1980 with the goal of educating the public about the importance of a well-balanced diet. The organization recommends eating food such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, healthy fats, low-fat dairy and lean protein, while avoiding sugary and fatty foods, for health and wellness.
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Las Vegas Braces Doctor Recommends Orthodontist
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – Picking a doctor from the array of options is complicated enough, but add in another decision—choosing between an orthodontist and a dentist—and the options multiply. Dr. David Alpan, a Las Vegas braces expert, offers four reasons why he suggests patients choose an orthodontic specialist for crafting their new smile instead of a general dentist.
1.Specialists receive specialized education.
An orthodontist is a dental specialist who completed a bachelor’s degree and dental school, just like a general dentist. But after that education, an orthodontist completed an additional two to three years of specialized education accredited by the American Dental Association in orthodontics.
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Las Vegas Invisalign Provider Addresses Advantages
LAS VEGAS – While many patients decide to get braces and are willing to undergo the process diligently, some age groups present special circumstances that call for expert attention, says Las Vegas Invisalign professional Dr. David Alpan.
For teen-agers, specific needs are addressed by a product created by the makers of Invisalign, Alpan says.
“Invisalign Teen specifically addresses the needs of teens undergoing orthodontic treatment,” Alpan says. “This product features an especially engineered aligner, which addresses root control issues. These are quite common in teenage patients, as is the natural eruption of second molars.”
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Last Vegas Orthodontics Expert Says Braces for Adults
LAS VEGAS – Many people have a preconceived notion that the teen years automatically associate with braces – and beyond those years, it’s too late, Las Vegas orthodontics specialist Dr. David Alpan says.
“There is not an age limit on improving your smile and boosting your self-esteem,” Alpan says. “Adults of any age can gain great enjoyment from the benefits of orthodontic treatment.”
They can improve their smiles with Invisalign- removable, clear plastic aligners; with Damon System braces iBraces – hidden, lingual braces; or invisible braces.
They are not your high school braces, clearly.
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Las Vegas orthodontics practice urges braces money plan
LAS VEGAS – When a new year begins, many families sit down to go over finances and plan for upcoming expenses to ensure the budget works and needs are met.
Dr. David Alpan, a Las Vegas pediatric orthodontic specialist, says this is an ideal time for families to come in for a consultation to learn more about what options are available for braces, and how financial requirements can best be met.
“A lot people assume they cannot afford braces, or are put off by the seemingly scary concept of how expensive they can be,” Alpan says. “Concerns about how much it will cost are among the most commonly expressed questions we hear when patients come in.
“The reality is that every single person who has had a free orthodontic consultation at our offices has been able to afford to have treatment,” the Las Vegas damon system braces expert says. “And there are no exceptions to that at all.”
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Resolve to Obtain a Beautiful Smile in 2011
LAS VEGAS, NV – There are many reasons why it’s a good idea to get braces – beyond the obvious cosmetic benefit – and Las Vegas orthodontist Dr. David Alpan suggests the first of the year is a good time to investigate the possibility of a new smile.
So, who really needs braces? For many people, orthodontic treatment is a way of obtaining the confident smile you have long dreamed of having, Las Vegas Invisalign expert Alpan says.
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Las Vegas Pediatric Orthodontics Expert Says Treatment May Be Needed Early for Children
LAS VEGAS, NV – Dr. David Alpan, a Las Vegas pediatric orthodontics expert, says there are times parents should seek treatment for children who are 7 or under, even though some may think braces are only for teens and older. He said it is wise to seek help if your child has difficulty chewing, open mouth breathing, problems with speech, teeth grinding, experiences jaws that pop or click, thumb or finger sucking habits, has erupted permanent teeth that are crowded or overlap, or is biting the cheek or into the roof of the mouth. Another sign to watch for is any type of obvious, abnormal bite development.
“Orthodontic treatment is a good choice any time you or your child determine that you are unhappy with a smile or facial profile,” says Alpan, whose Las Vegas orthodontics office has helped many children of a young age. “If you are not sure if treatment is called for or not, ask others you trust for an honest opinion.”
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