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Steps to Achieving a Beautiful, Winning Smile Healthy Brushing Techniques The first step to achieving a healthy smile is, without a doubt, brushing your teeth. Completing this simple, everyday routine can mean the difference between a dull, decaying smile and beautifully white, healthy teeth. While brushing twice per day is recommended at the minimum, it would be most beneficial to brush after each meal. Brushing should be done for at least 2 minutes. Ideally, when brushing, the toothbrush should be held at a 45-degree angle below the gums. The back, front, and top surfaces of the teeth should be brushed…
Braces Offered at Burke & Redford Orthodontists What Can Braces Do for Me? There is no denying that different types of orthodontic braces are not only an investment but a substantial commitment as well. However, for people dealing with crooked teeth, uneven bites, or misaligned jaws, this popular orthodontic appliance can offer incredible, life-changing benefits that are too good to pass up. The Benefits of Braces The following are some of the attractive benefits that braces can offer you: Boost self-esteem and confidence Straighten or align the teeth, smile, and gumline Create a symmetrical and proportionate facial balance Enhance oral…
For many tweens and teenagers, summer means relaxation and fun. Activities such as swimming, eating ice cream, and sleeping late are top priorities. However, summer is also an ideal time to begin orthodontic treatment. In this article, we will look at why summertime is a great time to start orthodontic treatment. We will also share tips on caring for braces during summer. After all, no one wants to spend summer vacation getting a broken bracket fixed at the orthodontist! Three Reasons Why Summer Is Ideal for Starting Orthodontic Treatment At Burke & Redford Orthodontists, we know that our patients in…
In-Person versus Virtual Orthodontic Visits Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, virtually delivered healthcare has been an essential and necessary aspect of daily life for millions of people. Thanks to recent advances in telehealth, medical examinations and conversations with your doctor have become possible from the comfort of your own home. Teleorthodontics Similarly, orthodontists around the nation have faced the challenge of delivering quality care to patients through the ever-expanding venue of teleorthodontics. Teleorthodontics allows orthodontists to conduct consultations, check-ups, and routine adjustments with their patients virtually through the internet using Zoom or regular phone calls. The capacity to deliver excellent oral…
Since 1991, Burke & Redford Orthodontists has been providing safe, high-quality, and technologically advanced orthodontic care to youth, teens, and adults in Temecula and Lake Elsinore, CA. The team at Burke & Redford Orthodontics are all highly trained and skilled at their jobs—ensuring that patients receive the best orthodontic care. Having well-trained staff dedicated to patient care is what differentiates Burke & Redford Orthodontists from other orthodontic practices. After all, most practices have access to the same tools—such as Damon braces or Invisalign. However, Burke & Redford Orthodontists get great results because of the experience, training, and dedication of its…
Do Braces Cause Discomfort? Most patients coming in to get braces tend to have a preconceived idea of what the process will be like. Quite often, these ideas can cause anxiety or unnecessary worry. After experiencing the process of getting braces, our patients are happy to report that it is much different than what they may have expected. They find out that getting braces is not scary at all. As the doctors and assistants talk with the patient before and during the procedure, it is common for them to relax and feel confident they are in good, capable hands. At…
What are the Benefits of a Palatal Expander? Why Do Young Children Need Orthodontic Treatment? The American Association of Orthodontics recommends children receive an orthodontic consultation starting at the age of 7. This is about the time the first adult molars have erupted into the mouth and established the back tooth bite relationship. Early evaluation is beneficial because a young child’s mouth is still forming and growing at this age. This presents orthodontists with a unique window of time to address issues with the jaw size and jaw structure in an easier, more comfortable, and more conservative way than if…
Reasons it May Be Time to Seek Orthodontic Treatment In many situations, people do not seek out orthodontic care on their own accord. Instead, the person’s primary dentist will refer them to see a qualified orthodontist for things such as spacing between teeth, a crooked smile, or an improper bite. Other people take the initiative themselves and seek out treatment from a local orthodontist. If not referred by their family dentist, children should see an orthodontist for an evaluation beginning at the age of 7 years old. This is done to determine if any issues are present or developing. It…
At Burke & Redford Orthodontists, it is a priority for our doctors to fully explain what to expect during treatment, and we also want to list the most common terms surrounding orthodontic care. This helps bring comfort and peace of mind to the patient, which is important to us. While the specific terms discussed below are not exhaustive, they are some of the most used in an orthodontist’s office. Dr. Redford and Dr. Burke are happy to explain any term a patient may be unfamiliar with during your consultation appointment or at any stage of treatment. Important Terms in Orthodontic…
Many teenage and adult orthodontic patients prefer to use Invisalign for aesthetic reasons. After all, wearing clear aligner trays is less noticeable than wearing braces. However, Invisalign cannot always correct all orthodontic issues present in a patient with predictability. One such example is when patients have a moderate or severe overbite. Although patients may prefer to use Invisalign instead of braces, overbites cannot always be corrected using Invisalign alone. In these cases, orthodontists often first treat the overbite and then focus on aligning teeth with Invisalign to achieve the best result. An overbite can be corrected with the use of…