Now is a great time to start with either braces or aligners. We find that many patients are starting treatment right now, during the COVID-19 pandemic. These disruptive times have given patients a moment to consider how modern orthodontics can give them a smile they alw...
Read MoreImage by Engin Akyurt from Pixabay You have probably heard the phrase “unprecedented times” a lot in the past few months. It describes how we feel about COVID-19. We haven’t ever dealt with a global pandemic in our lifetimes, so we don...
Read MoreImage by tigerlily713 from Pixabay Are we there yet? You might think this question is coming from the back seat of a car on a family trip. However, we hear this question a lot rising from our dental chair, almost as soon as the orthodontic appliance is in the ...
Read MoreClear aligners have been an orthodontic treatment option for over two decades. As you can imagine, the aligners have changed a lot over that time. Today, what we can do with clear aligner therapy is almost anything. Of course, the most important thing you should ...
Read MoreBy now, you have likely put away the holiday decorations. The kids have gone back to school. Work is back into full swing and life in general is picking up its pace, which for many adults and families is a frantic one. It can be difficult to take care of the regular thi...
Read MorePhoto by Kat Jayne from Pexels  Moving teeth is a serious business. That is why we believe here at Bloom Orthodontics in Long Beach that it is critical to have an orthodontist involved in your treatment. However, the introduction of direct-to-consumer (DTC) ...
Read MoreImage by annca from Pixabay So, you made it through the first round of holiday eating without a broken bracket or a lost tray. Congratulations! It’s not easy to pass on the candy canes, nuts, caramels, and toffees that can wreak havoc on your braces. Plus, w...
Read MoreYou know about traditional braces, and you have probably heard about or seen clear aligners. But do you know about the braces that no one sees? Lingual braces are braces that go on the tongue side of your teeth, leaving nothing but your pearly whites shining out from yo...
Read MoreWhite spots on teeth are called decalcification. Per the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), decalcification is the very beginning of a cavity.[1] While they can occur at any time in a patient’s life, white spots are a problem for some patients when they have...
Read MoreImage by Anne Karakash from Pixabay When it comes to Halloween candy and braces, the news is more trick than treat. The sugars in candy are harmful to the teeth and hard, sticky, or chewy candy is terrible for the brackets and wires. So, sadly, Halloween candy during...
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