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 may want to save money, or you believe that one row of your teeth does not need correction. You may be surprised to find out...
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 as a child, or you didn’t wear your retainer, and now your teeth have relapsed, you can now fix your bite as an adult with...
Santa Monica, CA – If your orthodontist has recommended braces, you may be worried about how they’ll affect your appearance. But times have changed, and today you have a wonderful range of orthodontic braces to choose from. Ligatures – the little rubber bands that are wrapped around the individual braces are the part of the...
Source Los Angeles, CA — Most people consider teeth straightening at some point in their lives, and getting a healthy and beautiful smile recently became much easier with the development of new orthodontic technologies. Ceramic braces, for example, have become one of the most popular teeth straightening options presented by today’s orthodontics. According to top...
Los Angeles, CA – Unfortunately, many people are quite clueless when it comes to Invisalign, how it works, and whether or not it’s a beneficial option for orthodontic work. This could be partially due to the many myths surrounding the treatment. Let us provide you the truth behind these myths, so you can be much...
Los Angeles, CA – Having a crooked, gapped, or otherwise, imperfect smile can cause a person to feel less-than-great about themselves. The individual might feel embarrassed to smile or laugh, and in some cases interfere with the person’s ability to confidently interact socially. Social situations might be something people with great smiles do, but it...
We all value a stunning smile. Your smile makes a strong first–and lasting–impression, giving the people you meet a glimpse of your ability to laugh and present yourself with ease. If you are insecure with your crooked teeth, you may feel inhibited to smile–and that can have consequences, particularly when you are interviewing for that...
Some patients may experience minor speech problems during the first two weeks or so of getting acclimated to new dental appliances. Palatal Expanders, Lingual Braces and Invisalign are some of the most common dental appliances that may inhibit speech. The patient who is wearing these types of dental appliances may develop a slight lisp or have...
Ceramic Clear Braces are translucent (as opposed to traditional metal brackets). This gives you a more inconspicuous, yet aesthetically pleasing appearance, as the color can be matched to your natural teeth. The technical advantages to ceramic braces and metal braces are similar. clear braces or ceramic braces are usually preferred by young adults since they provide...
