Las Vegas, NV orthodontist, Dr. Chen, understands that crooked or misaligned teeth not only look unsightly, they can also make cleaning the teeth difficult. Teeth that cannot be properly cleaned can eventually contact the periodontal disease. This risks gum and bone damage, as well as tooth loss. Wearing teeth braces is a way to properly…
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Crooked teeth and bite problems are often solved with braces and orthodontics. Sometimes, even when teeth appear straight, the upper and lower teeth may not fit together correctly, resulting in a bite problem. Braces are the most common way to correct crooked teeth and bite problems. The good news is that braces and orthodontics can…
The American Dental Association reports that 70 percent of braces are for female patients – between the ages of 12 and 25 – and mainly for aesthetics purposes. But adults are also choosing orthodontics more often, and many are choosing invasive procedures such as bridges, implants and crowns to get results faster. Today our award-winning…
When it comes to braces and Invisalign treatment, orthodontists in Las Vegas used to assume that if they put the teeth in the “right” position, they would stay there forever. But research over the past thirty years has proven that this is not the case and that there is no “right” position that can assure…
What Are the Benefits of Clear Braces? Clear braces offer many advantages to traditional metal braces. Clear braces from your orthodontists in Las Vegas are the same size and shape as their stainless steel cousins and provide the same terrific results, but they are less visually evident so you’ll have a clearer and cleaner smile.…
Metal braces and rubber bands are not always comfortable when first applied and they may take time to get used to. You may choose to not wear rubber bands but that will only lengthen the time necessary to straighten teeth. Wearing or not wearing rubber bands are not the only options. Get help from your…
When discussing orthodontics, your Las Vegas, NV, orthodontists might refer to an “ideal bite,” but what does that really mean? Here’s some insight into what your smile should optimally look like and how braces or Invisalign can help you get there. What is a “Normal” Smile? First things first: there is no such thing as…
With the growing popularity of Invisalign, a growing number of orthodontists are offering this treatment option. If your orthodontist is offering it, you may be wondering if you should go with the practice you know, or choose someone else. Here are some considerations that can help with this choice. Choose an Orthodontist with Experience The…
Your dentist may recommend having wisdom teeth removed in a number of different circumstances. Your Las Vegas orthodontist, Dr. Chen specializes in wisdom tooth extraction and may be required to perform this in-office procedure. Wisdom teeth removal can be indicated in instances of significant tooth decay, gum disease, damage to adjacent teeth, tumors, cysts, infection…
