There are few dental advancements that are more appreciated than modern braces. Teeth straightening hardware of past generations had many drawbacks. It commonly involved a whole orthodontic tool kit—full metal bands, headgear, elastics, spacers, and wires poking every which way. If you played an instrument that required the use of your mouth, well, it was a challenge.

Some orthodontic patients found their traditional braces uncomfortable, bulky, and downright ugly. They also provided many hidden nooks and crannies for bacteria to quietly drill into your enamel.

If you are too young to remember old school braces, you can’t truly appreciate the state-of-the-art ceramic braces, clear braces, and Invisalign aligners available today in the Los Angeles area. Even conventional metal braces are now smaller, less noticeable and more comfortable.

The advancements in orthodontic treatments and minimized treatment times is one reason many adults have chosen to have their teeth corrected if they were unable as a youth.

Does that mean you don’t need to have your youngster seen by an orthodontist if you suspect tooth alignment problems? Absolutely not! If facial attractiveness and increased self-esteem are not important reasons to straighten your child’s crooked teeth, consider the fact that crooked teeth and bite misalignment can impact speech development and make it hard for your child to eat a healthy diet. Crowded teeth also make proper brushing problematic, increasing the risk of dental caries.

The American Association of Orthodontics counsels parents to have their youngster evaluated by an orthodontist when they are young. It is essential to identify problems with teeth and jaw development early. Your orthodontist or pediatric dentist will know the proper age to begin treatment if needed.

We provide many cosmetic dental procedures at Dr. Bill Dorfman, DDS – Century City Aesthetic Dentistry in Los Angeles. Did you know that porcelain veneers can solve some less-extreme tooth alignment troubles? If your teeth are fairly straight but your smile is compromised by a couple of damaged or chipped teeth, reasonably priced porcelain veneers may be your one-visit solution.

Contact Dr. Bill Dorfman, DDS – Century City Aesthetic Dentistry:

310-277-5678

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

2080 Century Park E Ste 1601
Los Angeles, California
90067