Band Practice and Orthodontics: Can You Play Wind Instruments with Braces?
Los Angeles, CA – Playing a wind instrument in the band takes a certain amount of practice and skill. So it can be difficult for some teens to learn that …
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Notes from an Orthodontist: Should You Get Braces Only on the Top or Bottom Row of Your Teeth?
Los Angeles, CA – At Nikaeen Orthodontics, patients often wonder whether or not they should opt for braces only on either the upper or lower row of their teeth. You …
Dating and the Surge of Confidence That Comes with Wearing Braces and Invisalign
Los Angeles, CA – Dating is challenging enough on anyone’s self-esteem. Meeting new people and aiming to look your best is nerve-wracking even for the most confident among us. But …
Perfect Smile, Perfect Day – Straighten Your Teeth Before the Wedding
Los Angeles Orthodontist Dr. Atoosa Nikaeen shares her expert advice on how you can have a perfect smile before your wedding day: “If you didn’t get your bite issues fixed …
Braces in College – Now’s the Time
Los Angeles, CA – You may be overwhelmed with the schoolwork ahead of you as you enter college, but there is never a better time to get braces. As a …
How Smiling Affects Your Body and Health
Santa Monica, CA – When you think about smiling, a lot of adages may come to mind: “Grin and bear it,” or “Smile and the world smiles with you.” Yet …
What to Expect During the First Week of Invisalign Treatment
Invisalign is perfect if you want to improve the look of your smile. Not only is it effective, but the aligner is clear, so most people won’t even know you’re …
Invisalign Teen Can Give Your Young Adult a Confidence Boost in School
Beverly Hills, CA – Teenagers have an uphill battle during adolescence. Many of them suffer through all of the teen woes, such as acne and body image issues. It’s certainly …
Don’t Ignore Bite Problems (Overbite, Underbite, & Other Bites)
Santa Monica, CA– If you or your child have a malocclusion (meaning a bad bite), you may decide to ignore correcting the bite, either because of cost or because you …
Invisalign Attachments: What You Need to Know
Invisalign braces are being hyped as the almost invisible and completely comfortable way to straighten teeth. But is it true? Most patients with more serious bite issues would probably claim …
Damaged Braces? What You Need to Know
Source Beverly Hills, CA – Even the most careful orthodontic patients are at risk of damage to their appliances, either from something they eat or an accident. Some situations may …
How Healthy Gums Can Help You Live Longer
For the most part, when we think of gum diseases like gingivitis, we do not think beyond our teeth and mouth. Unfortunately, gum diseases do not just wreak havoc in …