Orthodontics Clinic in Santa Ana, CA

Orthodontic treatment is a form of straightening or moving a patient’s teeth, to help improve the appearance of their teeth, and how they function. It can also help to look after the long-term health of the teeth, gums, and jaw joints, as they are vital to your overall health, and can prevent diseases like gum disease, tooth decay, and more.

Many patients who have crowded or crooked teeth will visit an orthodontic clinic to improve the appearance of their smile or their bite, as well as functionality. If you believe your smile could use a makeover, contact Bay Dental today to learn about orthodontic treatments, and how they may help you!

Bay Dental provides orthodontic treatments at our clinic through our renowned team of dentists, Dr. Linda Pearce, DDS, and Dr. Shahin Mahallati, DDS. For more information on the dentists that will be providing orthodontic treatment, including their educational background, years of experience, and much more, visit our “about us” page today!

Oral health is an essential component of overall health. Your teeth and gums are the primary part of the body that consumes food and liquids. Therefore, maintaining good oral health is a must. Dental health refers to the state of your teeth and gums. Orthodontics is a specialized form of dentistry that focuses on improving the teeth, bite, and smile. Both dentists and orthodontists are medical professionals who treat dental and facial issues, respectively. However, there are several similarities and differences between dental and orthodontic treatments.

Dental health refers to the state of your teeth and gums. Major dental problems include gum disease, cavities, decay, and tooth loss. Orthodontics is a specialty of dentistry that focuses on fixing dental issues by moving teeth into their desired position. Orthodontic treatments can help people who have dental issues including misaligned jaws, or poor teeth alignment. The nature of dental problems will differ from orthodontic issues. For example, broken bones do not cause major health concerns, they are only treated in ways to avoid major complications like paralysis. On the other hand, people with bad teeth alignment will often experience bad breath, bad taste in their mouth, tooth loss, and gum disease. Consequently, treating weak dental health often requires addressing physical conditions that affect oral comfort as well as appearance.

Teeth are essential for eating and speaking. When you smile, you show your feelings, your teeth, and your confidence. Many people who have to wear dental braces to fix their problems with their teeth do so, as they understand the outcome. Orthodontists are specialized doctors who work on the teeth of adults and children. They have different skill sets that make treatment faster and much more effective. A patient’s smile is often better than ever after they visit an orthodontist.

Orthodontists treat many cases of teeth in adults and teens. Teeth can become crooked and damaged easily. This is especially true for teeth within the upper jaw. Upper jaw problems are common and easy to treat with braces. Adults usually see an orthodontist after they’ve had trouble with their teeth for a while. They will straighten their teeth without braces or any other treatment if they are young. This prevents the patient from having to wear uncomfortable appliances for months or years before needing to fix them. It is much easier to fix a tooth when the patient is young and healthy rather than sick with an illness. Plus, injuries can be fixed much more quickly this way. Teeth problems are tough to fix when a patient is sick or injured, braces let the orthodontist do it more effectively with less risk to the patient.

For more information, Contact us or schedule an appointment online. We are located at 3620 S Bristol St Suite 307, Santa Ana, CA 92704. We serve patients from Santa Ana CA, Orange CA, Anaheim CA, Irvine CA, Garden Grove CA, Westminster CA, Lakewood CA, Costa Mesa CA, South Coast metro and surrounding areas.