Effect of Drug Use on Teeth
Many drugs – prescription, herbal and illegal – can cause tooth damage. Estimates suggest that about 40 per cent of people take at least one type of medicine that could cause tooth damage
Human Tooth Decay vs. Animal Tooth Decay
"Dr. Alpan, my dog doesn't brush her teeth and they are just fine. Why do I have to brush mine?"
More Than Just Straight Teeth
Dr. David Alpan, a Las Vegas braces expert, talks about the physical and psychological benefits of getting orthodontics.
Pass the Cheese Please!
A new research study in Japan just concluded that "augmented calcium intake may affect mineralization of teeth among fetuses, thereby leading tooth enamel to become highly acid-immune and subsequently resilient to dental caries."
What’s Keeping You Up At Night?
Las Vegas TMJ expert Dr. David Alpan says temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders, a common cause of sleep loss, can often be resolved in part with orthodontic treatment.
Pulling Teeth
Teeth may need extraction to make room for other teeth in the mouth, or they may be remaining baby teeth that need to be extracted before Phase II orthodontics. It is in your best interest to have teeth extracted according to your doctor’s recommendations
How Can An Oral Piercing Affect Your Teeth?
Pediatric orthodontist Dr. David Alpan is raising awareness about how oral piercings affect oral and orthodontic health.
The Benefits of Invisalign
Invisalign is a clear system that gives patients the ability wear aligners without anyone noticing them. Patients change their aligners gradually over time, which shifts their teeth into the desired position.
Get Straighter Teeth By Prom With Invisalign Teen
Dr. David Alpan says that with Invisalign Teen, an invisible braces treatment method, patients can have noticeably straighter teeth before prom or graduation.
Orthognathic Surgery and Orthodontics
In my practice, I try to avoid recommending surgery to my patients as much as possible, but there are situations in which corrective jaw surgery, known as orthognathic surgery, is the best solution to creating the most ideal smile. Orthognathic surgery is performed by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon to correct functional, health, or cosmetic problems of the mouth and jaw.
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