If your child’s teeth were people, would they feel claustrophobic? In other words, does your child have crowded teeth? As your child’s primary teeth give way to their 32 adult teeth, two or more teeth can erupt from the gums too close together. These teeth can also adopt an unhealthy angle. Just like people stuck in tight spaces may not... read more »
If your child lost a tooth too soon, Dr. Traci Saito might suggest a space maintainer. This is an orthodontic apparatus that is installed in children’s mouths of children when they lose primary teeth in an accident or due to extensive tooth decay or infection. When a tooth is lost in this way, the alignment of your child’s bite can... read more »
Orthodontic treatment is a great tool that can help you achieve the smile you have always desired. Because of the wonderful advancements in orthodontic technology, there are many different ways you can align your teeth and achieve your smile goals. To tell you a little more, our orthodontist, Dr. Traci Saito, is happy to give you some details about a... read more »
Permanent retainers are great appliances that can help you keep your teeth nice and straight after you get your braces removed. They are thin metal wires that are cemented across the backs of your front teeth to keep them in position. Each day, plaque and food particles get trapped under or around the appliance, so it’s important to floss it... read more »
Do you want your child to have a straight and healthy smile? If so, don’t forget to bring them to Brown-Saito Orthodontics by the time they are 7 years old for an orthodontic consultation. This is recommended by the American Association of Orthodontists so your child has a good chance at growing into the best smile possible. Now, your child... read more »
Sometimes it’s baffling to think about how the teeth grow into place as well as shift and move on occasion. It’s hard to understand why the teeth are meant to be aligned--but they’re not aligned most of the time. Unfortunately, there are things in the world today that can cause misaligned teeth, and our orthodontist, Dr. Traci Saito, is happy... read more »
Not every set of braces requires round the clock maintenance, but rather a modest amount of effort to ensure they do not fall into disrepair or go neglected for long periods of time. Just like your teeth and gums, braces will need to be cleaned and cared for. For a list of guidelines concerning cleaning braces, consider this: - To... read more »
If you wish to improve your smile through the use of corrective orthodontics, consider which form of aligners you desire. One of the most popular and effective forms of orthodontics aligner systems is Invisalign®. Enhance your smile with Invisalign. To learn more about Invisalign, please read the following: - Invisalign aligners can be taken out for meals quickly and easily... read more »
Each of your braces adjustments with Dr. Traci Saito gradually tightened your braces to correct alignment of your teeth. Once this is done, Dr. Traci Saito can remove the orthodontic hardware from your mouth. Yet this is not the end of the process. There will still be a modest amount of residual tension in the periodontal ligaments that hold each... read more »
With the bevy of responsibilities that teenagers are bombarded with in their young age, it is easy to see how their oral health care can get lost in the mix. Unfortunately, it also happens to be one of the most important stages of development for their teeth, as the last of the permanent teeth, the wisdom teeth break above the... read more »