TechnologySan Juan Capistrano, CA

 Orthodontic treatment and confidence are often connected because a smile can affect communication, social interaction, and how people perceive themselves. For children, teenagers, and adults, concerns about crooked teeth, excessive overbite, protruding teeth, or other orthodontic problems can sometimes affect self-esteem and emotional well-being.Although orthodontic treatment is primarily designed to correct dental alignment and bite…

 When parents are told that their child has a Class II malocclusion, excessive overjet, or deep overbite, their first concern is often the appearance of the teeth. However, orthodontic problems in growing children can involve more than aesthetics.Class II malocclusion and sleep may overlap in some children because jaw development, facial growth, oral function, and…

 TMJ problems in teenagers can sometimes be linked to habits that place extra stress on the jaw, including frequent or prolonged gum chewing. For most teens, occasional gum chewing is not a major concern. However, excessive chewing may irritate the jaw joints and chewing muscles, especially in teenagers who already have jaw sensitivity, clicking, clenching,…

 As a dentist, one of the most common questions I hear from parents is: “Should we begin treatment now, or should we wait until all the permanent teeth come in?”The answer depends on the type of jaw imbalance, the child’s stage of growth, the severity of the bite, and what we are trying to accomplish.…

Most people think of gum disease as a problem that only affects the mouth. However, growing research suggests that periodontal disease and heart disease may be connected through inflammation, bacteria, and shared risk factors.Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory condition that damages the gums and bone supporting the teeth. It can cause bleeding gums, persistent…