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13 May 2013 No Comments

Why you should get orthodontic treatment

The goal of orthodontic treatment is a good bite—meaning straight teeth that mesh well together says Los Angeles Orthodontist Dr. David Alpan. A good bite makes it easier for you to bite, chew and speak. This can enhance your dental health and your overall health, and may improve self-esteem.

Orthodontic treatment is often part of a comprehensive dental health care plan. With good care, including orthodontic treatment when necessary, teeth can last a lifetime.

Treatment in children or teenagers who are still growing may yield results that may not be possible once the face and jaws have completed their growth.

A healthy bite is as important at age 60 as it is at age 16. Even though adults are no longer growing, they can also enjoy improvements that come from orthodontic treatment. Your age is not a consideration for orthodontic treatment. Healthy teeth can be moved at any age.

Orthodontic treatment is a smart investment in your dental, physical and emotional health

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21 Feb 2013 No Comments

Dr. David Alpan Introduces New Accelerated Orthodontic Treatment

 

 

 

 

Los Angeles, CA – 02/20/2013 – Dr. David Alpan of Los Angeles, CA, is excited to announce that he is now offering patients an accelerated orthodontic treatment option using The Propel® System, an innovative technique that reduces orthodontic treatment by up to 60%.

The Propel System is a simple 3 step in-office treatment that is performed in minutes and is done during regularly scheduled appointments. PROPEL uses a patented process called Alveocentesis™ which is a scientifically proven method of stimulating bone to remodel faster, in turn allowing teeth to move faster.  When used in conjunction with any orthodontic treatment modality such as Invisalign®, braces, etc. patients benefit from more predictable results and a significant reduction in the time spent undergoing orthodontics.

Whether a patient is looking to get ready for their big wedding day, an upcoming graduation, a special occasion, or to just receive faster and more predictable results, PROPEL will help give them a beautiful smile in half the time.

Patients seeking additional information on PROPEL accelerated orthodontic treatment are encouraged to call our office at 213-382-8228 or 310-888-0066.

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07 Nov 2012 No Comments

5 Tips to maintain your braces!

Orthodontics is the vehicle that delivers a patient’s teeth to their final destination of a stunning, straight smile. That vehicle must be correctly maintained and cared for if it is going to arrive at its destination in a timely manner, and without costly repairs and setbacks. Dr. David Alpan, a Los Angeles, Beverly Hills and Las Vegas orthodontics expert, has provided these five tips to help patients care for their appliances and teeth during treatment:

Floss Teeth Twice a Day:
Flossing helps clean the areas between teeth toothbrushes often miss. A floss threader will help patients navigate around their appliances while warding off germs and decay.

Brush Teeth After Every Meal:
In combination with a standard toothbrush, an interdental toothbrush is a must-have tool that helps clean the tricky spaces under wires. Teeth and appliances should be brushed after meals and prior to going to bed using toothpaste and gentle strokes.

Be Consistent With Elastics:
If elastics have been prescribed, they should be worn at all times, except during meals and while brushing teeth. “Missing a single day of elastic wear after even a week of consistent use puts a patient’s teeth at risk of shifting back to their original position,” says Los Angeles, Beverly Hills and Las Vegas Orthodontist, Dr. David Alpan.

Address Damage Promptly:
If damage has occurred to a patient’s appliance, they should contact their orthodontics provider immediately to schedule an appointment to have it fixed. Wax and an antiseptic rinse can provide relief from irritation until the appointment.

Follow Food Guidelines:
Foods like jerky and candies should be avoided since they can break appliances, which may add months to treatment. By using these tips and guidelines, patients can avoid costly setbacks due to damage and additional doctor visits, says Dr. Alpan

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25 Oct 2012 No Comments

Check out our star patient!

We would like to send a shout out to our patient Camryn for all her success in the music industry. Camryn is currently on tour and has opened up for boy band “One Direction”. Check her website out for more information.
 

 

 

 

 

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18 Oct 2012 No Comments

UNMASK A HEALTHY SMILE THIS HALLOWEEN

Los Angeles Orthodontist, Dr. David Alpan recommends the best orthodontic-friendly Halloween treats.

October is National Orthodontic Health Month, celebrated by orthodontists throughout the U.S. and Canada, but it is also more commonly known as the month of Halloween. Halloween and all its accompanying candy can be a scary time for teeth. As part of National Orthodontic Health Month, Los Angeles Orthodontist Dr. David Alpan of Aesthetic Orthodontics wants to remind patients and the entire community that even though Halloween treats can play tricks on orthodontic treatment, there are a few quick tips to keep teeth safe from decay, and protect braces, clear aligners and other orthodontic “appliances” during the Halloween season.

• Avoid sticky situations with your braces and aligners. Stay away from hard, sticky, crunchy or chewy candy and snacks. These include hard or chewy candies, caramel, licorice, taffy, bubblegum (even the sugarless kind) and jelly beans.

• Careful with crunchiness. Patients want to steer away from hard-shelled peanut candies, nuts or nut-filled candies, taco chips and popcorn (especially unpopped kernels). And whether in orthodontic treatment or not, Dr. Alpan says no one should ever chew ice.

• Not all Halloween candy is off-limits. Good alternatives include soft chocolates, peanut butter cups or other melt-in-your-mouth varieties. The American Association of Orthodontists even offers orthodontic-friendly recipes for Halloween on its website, mylifemysmile.org.

• Brushing and flossing are more important than ever during the Halloween season, when teeth may receive more exposure to sweets that can cause cavities. Orthodontic patients should be especially conscientious about brushing and flossing after consuming sugary or starchy foods.

“It is possible to enjoy some traditional candies at Halloween without causing problems with orthodontics,” says Dr. Alpan. “Everyone really wants to have fun on this holiday, and we encourage patients to enjoy treats that are acceptable, rather than feel that they are missing out. It’s important to remember that when patients’ orthodontic treatment is complete, and they see their new smiles in the mirror, they will know all of their efforts now were worthwhile.”

Dr. Alpan is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the world’s oldest and largest dental specialty organization. It represents more than 17,000 orthodontist members throughout the United States, Canada and abroad. The Association encourages and sponsors key research to enable its members to provide the highest quality of care to patients, and is committed to educating the public about the need for, and benefits of, orthodontic treatment.

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04 Oct 2012 No Comments

Care to share program

At Aesthetic Orthodontics, we offer a program to our patients called Care to Share! We reward our patients handsomely with a Visa gift card for referring friends. There is no better way to honor us than by referring friends and family, so we think it is important to make it worth your while and to extend our thanks with a monetary reward.

Special thanks to Patient Jasmine for referring a patient to our practice.

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23 Aug 2012 No Comments

Care to Share!

At Aesthetic Orthodontics, we offer a program to our patients called Care to Share! We reward our patients handsomely with a Visa gift card for referring friends. There is no better way to honor us than by referring friends and family, so we think it important to make it worth your while and to extend our thanks with a monetary reward.

Below is a recent picture of one of our Care to Share patients. Thank you so much for your referral! It means the world to me and the team!

Our Care to Share Patient Receiving a Visa Gift Card!

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23 May 2012 No Comments

A Smarter Sweet Tooth

Sugar! To some of us, sugar may seem like nature’s most perfect food. But, as we all know, sugar can be extremely detrimental to our health including increasing the risk for numerous diseases, and leading to tooth decay. Obviously, it would be a healthy choice to eliminate sugar from our diets as much as possible, but that is an undertaking that may seem nearly impossible for those of us with a strong sweet tooth. Instead of giving in to each sweet temptation, however, we can still satisfy a sweet tooth by making smarter nutritional decisions when reaching for a little sugar.

If you are used to going to the fridge at night for a little ice cream, opt for a smoothie instead. Blend a cup of skim milk with a cup of fruit and you’ve got yourself a real treat. Or, grab a little yogurt. Have your favorite flavor, or get some plain or vanilla yogurt and mix it with some honey and cinnamon. This gives you more calcium, probiotics, and antioxidants than that high-fat, high-sugar content ice cream ever will.

For those of you with a chocolate craving, why not make some chocolate milk or melt some semi-sweet chocolate chips and dip your favorite fresh fruit into it? These options carry more nutritional value than that candy bar you’ve been craving.

There are always ways to make our favorite junk foods healthier, and the internet is a great way research and explore some of those options. But, if you just can’t live without that piece of pie, remember to eat in moderation and keep a healthy lifestyle by staying active and exercising.

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20 Dec 2011 No Comments

Happy Holidays!

 

It’s hard to believe that another year has past, yet here we are in anticipation of Hannukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and the 2012 New Year celebration.  Aesthetic Orthodontics has had a great year and we hope that all of our patients, families, and friends have as well.  It has been a pleasure serving you and we wish you all the happiest of holidays!

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01 Nov 2011 No Comments

Shiny and New

 It isn’t surprising that Lindsay Lohan is all over the news this week, but one of the hot topics  regarding this Hollywood starlet is the dramatic change that her teeth have undergone in the past  couple of weeks. Lindsay tweeted with the picture below that she had gotten a Zoom! teeth  whitening treatment and thanked her dentist for her pearly whites.

There has been a lot of skepticism regarding whether or not Lindsay had more work done than just  teeth whitening. Some doctors have suggested that she may have gotten crowns or veneers. I am  not going to discredit what anyone has contended or opined, but here is what I am going to say: The  Zoom! Teeth Whitening System, a service that we offer at Aesthetic Orthodontics, delivers amazing  whitening results. That being said, Zoom! bleaching does not have the capability of changing the  structure or the shape of a tooth. It is meant only to deliver a whiter smile.

Orthodontic treatment is similar. With braces, I create straight beautiful smiles, aligned jaws, and comfortable bites for my patients, but orthodontic treatment will not dramatically change the shape of their teeth.

Regardless of the cause of Lindsay Lohan’s dental dilemmas,the best advice I can give to avoid issues like discoloration and tooth decay is to live a healthy lifestyle. Eat a well-balanced diet, exercise, and avoid drugs, chemicals, and foods that can cause dental erosion.

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