Los Angeles Orthodontist Blog

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Sep
2013
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When Adults Need Braces in Beverly Hills

pretty-woman-hand-over-smileWhen many people think of braces, they envision children with bright, happy, slightly-crooked, and metal-clad smiles. It’s true that a large portion of orthodontic care is aimed at children whose teeth and jaws are still developing, but adults suffer from malocclusion (a crooked bite), as well, and correcting it is equally as important. If confidence in your appearance plays a significant role in your personal and/or professional life, then the thought of metal braces may not appeal to your desire for self-improvement. With a variety of adult braces from your Beverly Hills orthodontist, Dr. David Alpan, you can choose a discrete orthodontic option that straightens your teeth while remaining incognito to those around you.

Braces That None Can See

Ideally, patients shouldn’t sacrifice confidence for straighter smiles. The goal of adult orthodontics is to achieve the balance and symmetry a mouth requires to function properly while allowing the patient to retain confidence during treatment. Continue reading When Adults Need Braces in Beverly Hills

 
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Sep
2013
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Beverly Hills Orthodontist: Dental Health for Children

mother-teaching-child-to-brushAlthough children may take a few years to fully grasp the concept of oral hygiene, a parent’s job of ensuring a child’s good dental health can never begin too early. Until children can brush and floss their own teeth, parents are all that stand between their children’s smiles and the forces that lead to destructive dental diseases. Today, your Beverly Hills orthodontist, Dr. David Alpan, explains early dental health for children, and offers a few tips to successfully teach your children how to brush and floss their teeth.

The Early Years

You shouldn’t wait until your child’s teeth erupt from the gum line before worrying about cleaning their mouths. The truth is that children are born with their primary teeth already formed, or forming, in the jawbone. To keep your newborn or infant child’s mouth clean before teeth begin to erupt, Dr. Alpan suggests running a clean, warm, damp washcloth gently over the gums to clear them of oral bacteria and residual milk after each feeding and before bed. Continue reading Beverly Hills Orthodontist: Dental Health for Children

 
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Sep
2013
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Beverly Hills Orthodontist Corrects Smile Misalignment

bracesRecently, a study conducted by Wakefield Research revealed that over a third of Americans are unhappy with their smiles. Dental misalignment, including crooked and crowded teeth, hinders the appearance of our smiles. Fortunately, at Alpan Orthodontics, we can correct dental imperfections. In today’s blog, your Beverly Hills orthodontist, Dr. David Alpan, explains how our orthodontic procedures can transform your smile.

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Sep
2013
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Los Angeles Orthodontist: Try Our Lingual Braces Quiz

smile2Have you ever heard of lingual braces? These are brackets and wires placed on the back, or tongue facing, side of your teeth. This provides inconspicuous smile correction. At Alpan Orthodontics, we provide Incognito hidden braces, a popular lingual orthodontic system. In today’s blog, your Los Angeles orthodontist, Dr. David Alpan, uses a fun and informative quiz to explain how lingual braces can transform your smile while remaining hidden from view.

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Sep
2013
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Los Angeles Orthodontist Answers Your Questions About Incognito Braces

Incognito BracesDo you wish you could correct misalignment without enduring embarrassing metal braces? With Incognito hidden braces, you can boost the appearance of your smile using practically invisible orthodontics. In today’s blog, your Los Angeles orthodontist, Dr. David Alpan, answers questions about the innovative Incognito system.

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Sep
2013
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Los Angeles Orthodontist Offers Invisalign for Adults and Teens

Vivera-RetainerWould you be willing to wear braces to obtain a gorgeous smile? What if they were practically invisible? At Aesthetic Orthodontics, we understand many people hesitate to choose braces for smile improvement, which is why we offer innovative Invisalign aligners. In today’s blog, your Los Angeles orthodontist, Dr. David Alpan, explains how Invisalign provides inconspicuous smile enhancement.

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09
Sep
2013
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Beverly Hills Orthodontist Helps You Assess the Cost of Braces

coinOne of the most common questions concerning braces is how much the treatment will cost. As a dedicated orthodontist in Beverly Hills, Dr. David Alpan provides a variety of high quality affordable orthodontic treatments to all of our patients. Correcting your bite’s alignment (occlusion) is an ongoing process, and our mission is to help ensure that you receive the treatment you need while keeping your overall cost manageable.

Determining Immediate & Long-Term Costs

At Alpan Orthodontics, the first cost associated with orthodontic treatment is free. During your free orthodontic consultation, Dr. Alpan will thoroughly inspect your face and the alignment of your teeth and jaw, including your jaw’s joints. Continue reading Beverly Hills Orthodontist Helps You Assess the Cost of Braces

 
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Sep
2013
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Beverly Hills Orthodontist Discuss Prevention with Children’s Braces

kid-with-bracesThe purpose of orthodontic treatment is to address the misalignment of your teeth and bite, which can seriously inhibit your mouth’s proper function and, in severe cases, negatively affect the symmetry of your facial features. When occlusal problems are detected early, while your child’s oral structures are still growing, early orthodontic treatment may lessen or prevent the need for treatment at an older age. Malocclusion, or bite misalignment, can occur in various ways and for a number of different reasons, and your Beverly Hills orthodontist, Dr. David Alpan, is specially trained to diagnose and treat occlusal complications at any age. Today, we explain how early orthodontic issues can blossom into bigger trouble if not treated, and how children’s braces are designed to prevent that from happening.

The Importance of Symmetry

Prevention, early detection, and early treatment are dominant factors in all areas of good dental health. For instance, preventing tooth decay and gum disease can help you avoid the need to restore dental damage caused by the infections. Likewise, correcting a child’s incorrectly-growing bite at an early age can help place that child’s smile on the path to permanent proper alignment. Continue reading Beverly Hills Orthodontist Discuss Prevention with Children’s Braces

 
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Sep
2013
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L.A. Orthodontist: Two of Oral Health’s Biggest Enemies

funny-bacteria-attacking-toothProtecting your oral health requires a good general understanding of what could trouble it, and how to prevent or defeat these issues before they significantly damage your oral tissues. As an orthodontist in Los Angeles, Dr. David Alpan takes time to properly educate patients about specific oral health issues, as well as discussing their viable treatment options to determine the best course of action. Today, we examine two of the most notorious threats to your smile’s wellbeing, which can be found among the plethora of oral bacteria that consistently inhabit your mouth.

The Cavity Germ

One of the most infamous mouth microbes is the bacterium Streptococcus mutans, which significantly contributes to dental plaque formation. Though sticky dental plaque can feel annoying, S. mutans real danger to your oral health lies in its ability to convert sugar and other carbs into acid, which weakens your enamel and depletes your teeth of minerals. After a while, this acid can irreversibly damage your enamel and allow bacteria to infect your tooth, causing tooth decay and small holes (cavities) to form. Continue reading L.A. Orthodontist: Two of Oral Health’s Biggest Enemies

 
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Aug
2013
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Los Angeles Orthodontist Introduces Accelerated Orthodontics

girl-smiling-confidentlyIn our efforts to provide our patients with comfortable and effective orthodontic treatment, Dr. David Alpan offers a wide range of options designed to address your personal needs and goals. For instance, tooth-colored brackets and wires, lingual braces, and Invisalign clear braces offer discrete alternatives to traditional orthodontics. Now, we’re also proud to introduce new options for accelerated orthodontics, available from your Los Angeles orthodontist.

SoftPulse™ Technology with AcceleDent

AcceleDent is a small, easy-to-use device that utilizes SoftPulse™ technology to move your teeth faster through the guidance of your orthodontic treatment. AcceleDent applies precisely calibrated micropulses that allow for faster bone remodeling, and has been proven to accelerate conventional orthodontic treatment and make it more comfortable. The mouthpiece fits around existing orthodontics, and by wearing the activator for only 20 minutes a day, AcceleDent can move your teeth up to 30-40% faster. Continue reading Los Angeles Orthodontist Introduces Accelerated Orthodontics