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 …
Clear Braces
Getting Through Holiday Feasts with Ultra-Clean Clear Braces
Los Angeles, CA – Having clear braces to straighten your teeth is a big step towards creating a healthy, beautiful smile. Unlike Invisalign, which is made of plastic, clear braces …
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 …
Invisalign Attachments: What You Need to Know
Source Beverly Hills, CA – Invisalign braces are being hyped as the almost invisible and completely comfortable way to straighten teeth. But is it true? Most patients with …
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 …