Beverly Hills, CA – When you want to go all out for that special someone on your wish list, you have a few options. You could shop through the newest cameras, smartphones, and gaming devices, or you could go with a gift that won’t be outdated by next year. More specifically, why don’t you give...




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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 they will be fitted with braces. Some may be concerned that the braces and wires could affect their ability to play. Others may be more...
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 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...
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 an increasing amount of studies show that smiling is good for us on many levels. “From stress reduction to mood enhancement, smiling is extremely beneficial,”...
What to Expect During the First Week of Invisalign Treatment
Source Los Angeles, CA – 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 straightening your teeth. The Difference Between Braces and Invisalign Treatment isn’t the same for Invisalign as it is for braces....
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 not the easiest time of life. While it may seem that there isn’t much you can do during this time except for hold on and...
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 don’t believe that treatment is necessary. Dr. Atoosa Nikaeen shares exactly why bite problems should be dealt with sooner than later. Different Types of Bites...
Choosing Your Braces Colors – Have Some Fun With It
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...
Ceramic Braces vs. Metal Braces: What Are The Advantages?
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...