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What You Need to Know About Clear Aligner Treatment
Many adult patients are now inquiring about orthodontic treatment with Clear Aligners. These aligners offer a modern alternative to traditional braces, designed to move teeth gradually. Clear aligners are crafted from special plastic replicas of your teeth. Wearing...
A Guide for Parents and Referring Dentists on Orthodontic Care
At SDOC, we understand that your child's dental health is a top priority. Our goal is to provide personalized care and education to help your child achieve and maintain a healthy smile for life. The best timing for a child's orthodontic consultation is typically...
Oral Hygiene 101
Oral Hygiene is the practice of keeping the mouth clean. Oral hygiene is a means of preventing cavities (dental caries), gingivitis, periodontitis, bad breath (halitosis), and other dental disorders. When we talk about oral hygiene, we mean both...
Modern Endodontics (Root Canal Therapy)
If you have a tooth whose internal structures are damaged, you may benefit from root canal therapy. Also called Endodontics, root canal therapy can restore your tooth to its state of health by treating the damaged part of your tooth. If you have a choice, it’s always...
FAQs about Orthodontic Treatment
In this section, you will find a list of some frequently-asked questions about orthodontic treatment for both adults and children. One of the widespread "myths" about the timing of orthodontic treatment in growing children is that's better to wait until ALL the...
Taking Care of Your Teeth and Braces!
So You’ve Got Braces Now.. Now that you have had your braces fitted, it’s more important than ever to maintain your teeth and gums perfectly clean and healthy till the end of your treatment, and hopefully, long after ! The key to healthy teeth and gums is proper...
What is Expected from You during Orthodontic Treatment
Like other types of health care, patient cooperation with the directions of the orthodontist is key in determining the length of treatment and the quality of the outcome. Patients cannot sit back and relax and let the braces do all the work for them. In many...
Your First Visit to the Orthodontist
We understand that you are busy and may have a hectic schedule!.. On your first visit, we will guide you from A to Z. We value your time and ours, so we aim to make this process as smooth as possible with our simple, easy-flowing system of treatment, payments and...