For many people, crooked or crowded teeth are a source of embarrassment. Unfortunately, some people with misalignment assume they won’t be able to afford orthodontic treatment. At Aesthetic Orthodontics, we strive to provide affordable orthodontics. In today’s blog, your Century City orthodontist, Dr. David Alpan, answers questions about our financing and payment plan options.
Everyone wants a beautiful smile. In fact, a recent Kelton Research study shows that people with even, bright smiles are considered more attractive and successful. Crooked or crowded teeth may cause embarrassment and prevent people from enjoying a perfect smile. Fortunately, at Alpan Orthodontics, we offer the latest in inconspicuous smile enhancement. In today’s blog, your Los Angeles orthodontist, Dr. David Alpan, discusses the advantages of our orthodontic procedures.
Do you want a beautiful smile but feel apprehensive about undergoing orthodontic treatment? Many people avoid the procedures necessary to correct their smiles because they fear the affect braces will have on their appearance. Fortunately, at Aesthetic Orthodontics, we offer a clear and comfortable alternative to traditional orthodontics. In today’s blog, your Los Angeles orthodontist, Dr. David Alpan, answers frequently asked questions about the inconspicuous smile correction available with Invisalign.
Do you have a misaligned smile? Are your teeth crowded or crooked? At Aesthetic Orthodontics, we can offer the treatment necessary to improve the appearance of your smile. In today’s blog, your Los Angeles orthodontist, Dr. David Alpan, discusses our popular methods of smile correction.
Learn about the benefits of Orthodontic Treatment and the consequences of misaligned teeth. Feel free to give us a call for a free consultation.
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
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – What does February’s American Heart Month have to do with an orthodontics expert’s practice in Los Angeles? It seems like the two are completely unrelated, but orthodontist, Dr. David Alpan explains how oral health is linked to cardiovascular health.
“Any time we can, we raise awareness about diseases and educate people about how to prevent them,” says Dr. Alpan. “I see thousands of patients, both pediatric and adult, so I use my regular contact with patients to pass along important health information.”
While gum disease, a chronic inflammatory disease that destroys bone and gum tissues that support the teeth, does not necessarily cause cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S., researchers have found that people with gum disease are almost twice as likely to suffer from coronary artery disease.
Interproximal reduction is the removal of a small amount of enamel from between the teeth to reduce their width. It’s a way to acquire additional space between adjacent teeth to create ideal tooth alignment during orthodontic treatment. Interproximal reduction (IPR) is also known as reproximation, slenderizing, stripping, enamel reduction or selective reduction.
I came across this post by a holistic dentist in Glendale, CA. Many of you are aware that my father, Dr. Jack Alpan, practiced dentistry and was also a naturopathic doctor. Through his tutelage and research of my own, I believe that using dental amalgam, or mercury-containing fillings, is dangerous and potentially very toxic to the body. If you have amalgam fillings, my recommendation would be to replace those fillings with composite or another less toxic alternative.
World Health Organization Urges Move Away from Dental Amalgam | The Holistic Dentist:
There’s been plenty of good news lately on the effort to end the Age of Toxic Dentistry, such as the Malibu City Council’s resolution supporting the global phase-out of dental mercury, which was unanimously approved just last week.
The article below was posted on the American Association of Orthodontists website and I think it is a great starting place for parents who are considering orthodontic treatment. The Aesthetic Orthodontics website offers more in-depth information about orthodontic treatment. As always, I invite you and your family to come in for a free consultation to … Read more
Waiting for Guffman has been showing on cable lately, and when I saw this clip, it really got me wondering what goes through my patients’ heads when we discuss treatment plans. Choosing to have orthodontic treatment yourself or to provide it for a child is a financial commitment, and in this economy, people are being more selective with expenditures. I truly believe that everyone deserves to have the smile of their dreams, and because of that, we offer fair prices and a number of different payment options to make it easier on my patients and their families.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – Dr. David Alpan’s Los Angeles orthodontics practice started offering Invisalign Teen when Align Technology launched the product line in July 2008.
The Invisalign system is a series of clear, removable teeth aligners that gradually move teeth into the proper positions. The teen version added a blue dot inside the aligner on one of the back molars. If the aligner has been worn as directed, the blue dot will be faded. Invisalign Teen also allows for up to six replacement aligners if one is lost or broken.