teeth Archives - Alpan Orthodontics

What Kind of Toothbrush Should I Use?

September 8, 2012 by seo

When it comes to selecting a toothbrush, there are so many options that it can be overwhelming. But there are some guidelines you can follow to help you choose.

What Kind of Toothpaste Should I Use?

September 5, 2012 by seo

The truth is you don’t need any toothpaste to get those pearly whites clean. Toothpaste is a tool designed to make brushing more fun and more tolerable.

Brushing Those Baby Teeth

June 26, 2012 by seo

The way baby teeth are cared for helps avoid cavities and infections. It also can help prepare adult teeth to come in more properly spaced and aligned, and can even enhance language development.

Consequences of Misaligned Teeth

June 20, 2012 by seo

Learn about the benefits of Orthodontic Treatment and the consequences of misaligned teeth. Feel free to give us a call for a free consultation.

Effect of Drug Use on Teeth

March 27, 2012 by seo

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

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?

February 15, 2012 by seo

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA—People get an oral piercing as a conscious decision to change their aesthetics, but many of them are unconscious of how that decision could change their aesthetics in addition to the new jewelry.

“Oral piercings can greatly affect oral and orthodontic health,” says Dr. David Alpan, a Los Angeles orthodontic specialist.

Tongue piercings and some other types of oral piercings typically interfere with speech, chewing or swallowing at least temporarily, which are inconveniences the person often is aware of. But many side effects of piercings can be serious and long-term or permanent problems that require expensive treatment or repair.

Learn How Orthodontics Can Help Protect You from Heart Disease

January 30, 2012 by seo

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.

Los Angeles Braces Orthodontist Offers New Damon Clear Braces

September 11, 2010 by seo

Los Angeles, CA – Many patients find traditional braces slow and uncomfortable. Regular metal braces need elastics to keep arch wires in place. But the elastics act like bungee cords, causing friction and pressure that slows treatment and makes it less comfortable.

“There is an alternative,” notes Dr. David Alpan, a Los Angeles braces orthodontist. “Damon System self-ligating braces have no elastic ties to hold archwires in place. They are smaller, more comfortable, and use a slide mechanism that allows the archwire to move freely, without friction or tension. This system lets the teeth move into place faster and means the braces require fewer adjustments, shorter dental appointments, and a total treatment time that is roughly six months shorter.”

All about Incognito Hidden Braces

June 7, 2010 by seo

Larchmont, Nevada – Mention braces and most people think of unattractive “train tracks” stuck to the front your teeth. But, there is another way: Incognito Hidden Braces attach to the backs of your teeth. Only you will know you are wearing braces. Sometimes this kind is called lingual braces because the orthodontist attaches them on the tongue or “lingual” side of the teeth.

Because of special contouring, Incognito braces provide more comfort and better performance that other lingual braces. Incognito braces, first offered in 2010, are individually designed for your teeth; each set is different from all others.

The first step is a visit to the orthodontist. “We make thorough and precise impressions of your teeth. Next we send those impressions – with the prescription- to Incognito’s lab,” says a Larchmont orthodontics expert, Dr. Alpan, . “They use the impressions to fabricate stone models.”

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