Stars Who Had Braces

July 21st, 2021

Not everyone is born with a million-dollar smile, not even some celebrities. The following stars have all had their moments as a “brace face,” either as a child, teenager, or adult. You might be surprised to learn about stars who had braces (including Gwen Stefani, who got braces just because she could!). Take a look…
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What are lingual braces?

July 14th, 2021

Patients who want corrective braces but don’t like the look of traditional braces with the metal showing on the front have an alternative in lingual braces. As opposed to metal braces visible across the front of the teeth, lingual braces are placed on the rear of the teeth. Most of the metal in lingual braces…
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Tell us about your summer!

July 7th, 2021

The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for Dr. Melanie Parker and our team to ask our patients about their summer! Whether you visited our nation’s capital, went on a camping trip, or just stayed in San Diego, CA and relaxed, we want to know how you’re all spending your…
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Invisalign Teen®: Why Invisalign® is the best choice for teens

June 23rd, 2021

Those challenging teenage years are some of the most self-conscious ones of your life, and concern for your appearance definitely plays a large part. Invisalign is becoming a very popular choice for adolescent patients today, but is it the best choice? The results from teenage Invisalign users indicate that Invisalign is both effective for teeth…
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