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 […]

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.