Can I Play Sports With Braces? Tips for Protecting Yourself & Your Braces Playing Sports
(Updated April 5, 2021) Being active and participating in sport and exercise on any level is essential for our health. Whether you play casually in the park or are training to be a
Cosmetic Dentistry: Can I Get Braces if I have Veneers or Crowns?
Updated March 20, 2021 Having straight teeth and a beautiful smile is something that you want. The question is “what is better for me…crowns or braces”? To know which type of
Tips for Invisalign: Everything You Need to Know in 2020
So, you are thinking about straightening your teeth using Invisalign. With so many possibilities out there, ranging from care from an Orthodontist office, to even DIY online option
What are Lingual Braces? Everything You Need to Know About Them
Note: Article updated October 26, 2020 Table of Contents What are Lingual Braces? The History of Lingual Braces Lingual braces were invented in the 70’s Lingual braces were once
Braces and Orthodontic Treatment for Your Child
(Updated September 9, 2020) Best age to see an orthodontist for a check up is 7 years old Actual treatment with braces is most likely at least 9 years old or after Some special or
How Braces Work to Straighten Your Teeth?
Braces aren’t just a brute force solution to crooked teeth. They work by using the anatomy of the jaw to realign teeth in a healthy and natural way. The teeth in your mouth are a
Good Oral Health Routines When the Orthodontist Is Not Available
Today, we would like to talk about good oral health routines when the orthodontist is not available. Before we get to that, we want to just remind our readers that we are available
Four Signs You Might Have a Bite Issue
A malocclusion, or bite issue, is a common misalignment problem that can take many forms including overbites, underbites, crossbites and open bites. What these bites issues all hav
An important message from PacificWest Dental about COVID-19 (Corona Virus)
Important COVID-19 Update May 12th, 2020 Dear all Dr. Lun Wang and Dr. Kevin Lee hope everybody is doing well! It had been a strange 7 weeks as we all had to make some changes
Someone Making Fun of Your Braces? Here are 4 Great Responses.
Poking fun at someone who is wearing braces is nothing new, and most of us at some point in our lives have heard people use terms such as metal mouth or brace face. While this atti
