by Dr. Dina Sanchez | Sep 7, 2021 | Orthodontics for Adults, Botox
BOTOX FOR THE MASSETER MUSCLE A 28 year old female came to our office seeking help for her facial pain and TMJ. She also revealed that she did not like her picture being taken and state that “my face looks fat.” She confirmed a history of waking up regularly with...
by Dr. Dina Sanchez | Aug 12, 2021 | Orthodontics for Adults
Orthodontics as an Adult, it’s not like Highschool Braces used to be just for teenagers and orthodontic treatment was viewed in the past as dental care only for kids and teens only. But times have changed a lot, and Orthodontics as an Adult is IN! An increasing...
by Dr. Dina Sanchez | Jul 24, 2021 | Invisalign, Orthodontics for Adults, Orthodontics for Kids, Orthodontics for Teens
A smile is more than just straight teeth. If you think about it, teeth are like gears on a wheel. Mother nature has configured a bite so that teeth are designed to fit together in a certain way to do a certain job. When teeth don’t fit together, they are not able to...
by Dr. Dina Sanchez | May 17, 2021 | Invisalign, Orthodontics for Adults, Orthodontics for Kids, Orthodontics for Teens
“Smile! You will feel better!” How often has this advice been offered to those with low self-esteem, or when feeling down? While telling someone to smile to feel better is indeed decent advice, smiling is not always that simple for some people. When asking people...
by Dr. Dina Sanchez | Apr 7, 2021 | Orthodontics for Adults, Orthodontics for Kids
Orthodontists may be the first to spot Sleep Apnea and Sleep-Disordered Breathing The short answer is yes. Although an orthodontist cannot diagnose and treat OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) on her/his own, they may possibly be the first medical professional in line to...
by Dr. Dina Sanchez | Mar 4, 2021 | Invisalign, Orthodontics for Adults
Have you been lured by these trendy and convenient mail order aligners companies to get your teeth straightened at a fraction of the cost compared to an orthodontist? Sounds too good to be true, right?! Let me ask you a question: Would you let a clerk at your local...
