Category: Orthodontics
7 Ways Bite Abnormalities Hurt Your Child
Some growing mouths develop bite problems.
7 Ways Bite Abnormalities Can Harm Your ChildJaw alignment problems can cause a range of dilemmas for little ones.
They can hurt! They can make it difficult to eat a nutritious diet because they curb proper chewing and swallowing They can delay or prevent normal speech development They increase the risk of gum disease and tooth decay because oral hygiene is more difficult Over time, the child can develop a TMJ condition They can cause a...Read MoreTeeth Straightened in La Jolla with Invisalign Braces
Are you thinking about getting your teeth straightened in La Jolla? Check out your options at Weston Spencer DDS. The current menu of orthodontic treatments requires a whole new glossary.
Getting Your Teeth Straightened with Lingual Braces?These are sometimes described as ‘braces behind the teeth.’ These braces can be just as effective at realigning adult teeth as the traditional ‘metal and wires’ kind but are almost completely hidden. Many adults and adolescents who...Read More
Take 5: Let’s Talk about Braces in La Jolla
At Weston Spencer DDS – Conservative Comprehensive Dentistry, our team supports healthy oral hygiene and consistent dental checkups. However, hygiene for braces in La Jolla is a bit different. Here are five essential concerns to keep in mind with braces: 1. Be Careful What You Eat Sweets and extra food stuck in hard-to-notice spaces may lead to plaque and yellowing around the appliances in your mouth. Avoid sweets, juices, sodas, and anything else that will stain your teeth. Also, sticky things like...Read More
