Two-Phase Orthodontic Treatment

Why are there some children as young as seven or eight already in braces?  Well, these children are in Phase I orthodontic treatment.  Many young children exhibit early signs of jaw or bite problems such as excess overbite, narrow jaws and crowding.  In order to modify and correct these potentially negative dental growth patterns, the […]

Orthodontic Treatment – “You get what you pay for”

Everyone has heard the old adage “you get what you pay for”.  Well when it comes to orthodontic treatment, it’s invariably true.  There are two different aspects when it comes to the cost of orthodontic treatment.  One is the perceived value of the overall treatment and the other is the cost competitiveness.

Have you been told you are not a candidate for Invisalign?

If you have been told that you are not a candidate for Invisalign, even after asking for this treatment option, then you should get a second opinion.  This should be from an orthodontist who has a significant amount of experience with Invisalign.  The reason is simple.  Many cases can in fact be treated with Invisalign. […]

Invisalign – Straight talk about crooked teeth.

https://youtu.be/DKuc8WTQ3yMDid you know that straighter teeth can also affect your overall health? Invisalign is the clear way to straighten teeth without braces, using aligners. Aligners are removable and virtually invisible, which means you can straighten your teeth without anyone knowing; and you can still eat and drink what you want. Many of our adult patients […]

What is Invisalign, and is Invisalign treatment for you?

Invisalign treatment is utilized to gradually straighten teeth as an alternative to traditional metal or ceramic braces.  Invisalign aligners are switched out in the series about every two weeks.  The number of aligners in treatment varies depending on your individual needs.  Each aligner is custom-made with exact calculations to gradually shift your teeth into place.  Since […]

Mt Diablo Orthodontics

Welcome to our orthodontic blog page!  Here you can find all sorts of information regarding orthodontics, treatment options, patient care and current events that are taking place in our office and in the orthodontic field.