by Dr. Dina Sanchez | May 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...
by Dr. Dina Sanchez | Feb 3, 2021 | Invisalign, Orthodontics for Adults, Uncategorized
By a show of hands, how many of you have not worn your retainers after you had braces as a teen. Ahem,… no need to be embarrassed. “Shift happens” not just because you did not wear a retainer. There are many reasons for why teeth can shift over time. In...
by Dr. Dina Sanchez | Jun 2, 2020 | Invisalign, Orthodontics for Adults, Orthodontics for Kids, Orthodontics for Teens, Traditional Metal Braces
With a face mask, your braces are truly invisible! Yass, summer is here! Popsicles, slip’n slides, children’s laughter, and warm sunny weather. You are counting down those laaaaast days of school and looking forward to no more early bus rides, no more homework, no...
