Getting braces at a younger age has proved most effective in preventing dental problems in the future. Permanent teeth start to typically come in about the ages of six to eight, and because the bones are still growing, it’s best to evaluate their tooth alignment at a young age to determine what orthodontic treatment is needed at the time or... read more »
After orthodontic treatment, it’s common to find yourself in need of a retainer to keep your alignment in the ideal place. Retainers are a useful tool to help keep your smile healthy and beautiful throughout your day. In fact, many people wear retainers at night to help them with their alignment needs. To help you with your retainer needs, our... read more »
When you’re active, in any capacity, you’re putting your body on the line. How many freak injuries have we seen football and basketball players go through? Carlos Boozer, a former power forward in the NBA, broke his hand when tripping over a bag in his home. He was out for a month. It’s these kinds of freak accidents that make... read more »
A misalignment of your bite is called a malocclusion. In many instances, they do not cause many issues, except for how they affect your appearance. At other times, they may cause discomfort, but we can treat the malocclusion to help you remove the discomfort. A malocclusion may give rise to discomfort in your jaws. Sometimes, this discomfort can extend beyond... read more »
Braces on your teeth mean it’s time to adjust your dietary habits to your orthodontic treatment to prevent any damage to your appliances. We advise against foods that are sticky or hard, as these can break your brackets and wires and affect the health of your teeth. Below are three popular treats that are particularly dangerous braces and even your... read more »
Chronic snoring and periodic breathing interruption are hallmark signs of a sleep apnea problem. While this might prove to be annoying and inconvenient for your spouse and other family members, chronic sleep apnea can lead to significant health complications that extend beyond a poor night’s rest. If you do not have your sleep apnea addressed by our orthodontists, Dr. Christopher... read more »
Here at Liang Orthodontics, our orthodontist, Dr. Christopher Liang will often recommend braces to correct misaligned teeth. This process requires regularly scheduled adjustment appointments to stretch the periodontal connective tissues that anchor your teeth in your gums. Consistent timing of the adjustments is very important. If you know of an upcoming conflict with an already scheduled adjustment, you should contact... read more »
After months, or maybe even years of wearing braces. Your retainer may not look like much. Compared to all of that metal, your retainer looks like a pretty simple device. And it is, but it has an important job to do. Your make sure your teeth don’t drift out of alignment as they settle into their new positions. Because of... read more »
Your child’s regular braces adjustments at Liang Orthodontics played an important role in correcting the alignment of your child’s teeth. Once all of your child’s teeth have been brought into their ideal alignment, Dr. Donald Liang and Dr. Christopher Liang can uninstall the orthodontic components. However, this is not the end of your child’s orthodontic journey. It’s important to keep... read more »
Instead of making a resolution for yourself, why don’t you make a resolution for your braces? Making a resolution for your braces can help you have a more effective orthodontic journey and it might even help you reach your perfect smile faster! Our orthodontistss, Drs. Liang and Liang, encourages you to make a resolution for your braces so you can... read more »
