A visit to orthodontist Dr. April Lee at Contact Burlingame Smile Studio is a good start and she can recommend braces to improve the patient’s orofacial appearance if needed. Through orthodontic treatment, problems like crooked or crowded teeth, overbites, underbites, incorrect jaw position, and disorders of the jaw joints are corrected. Is There a Right …
Traditional Braces The most common standard treatment is braces, which consist of brackets, elastic bands, and an archwire. The brackets are glued to the front of each tooth and work as anchors for the braces. Archwires are placed through the brackets and small elastic bands secure the archwire in the bracket. Tightening the archwire puts …
Body piercings are a common form of self-expression seen around San Francisco. Contact Burlingame Smile Studio first for more information for those who currently have an oral piercing or are considering one. Since this is a dental blog, I am sure you expect us to raise all sorts of alarms warning of the dangers of …
While it’s obvious the main difference between old-style braces (clear or metal) and invisible braces is detectability, it isn’t the only thing to consider. There are pros and cons to both. Removability – Invisible braces can and must be removed when eating or drinking anything other than water. While this is an advantage over metal braces, …
Hi kids, adults, and golden-agers in Burlingame Smile Studio. No matter what age you are, as long as you have teeth, dental orthodontic exams are an important practice for keeping your smile healthy and beautiful! At Burlingame Smile Studio, we have an excellent office and friendly team of professionals to make your exams something you’ll …
I have been creating spectacular smiles at my Burlingame Smile Studio since 2015. Each one of my San Francisco smile makeover patients values their new smile almost as much as I value their trust. My loyal patients, along with my dedicated dental team, have made my professional career particularly rewarding. Working as an orthodontist in …
Hello friends of Burlingame Smile Studio! Thanks for stopping by the ultimate orthodontics blog. Today we are talking about personal transformation. Many people want to reinvent themselves in at least one area of their life. Some folks are training for a new career. Some people have made a healthy lifestyle a priority by making better …
When the front teeth do not line up with the facial midline, it is called a canted midline or midline misalignment. What causes midline misalignment? Smile symmetry is influenced by: The position of the teeth in the mouth The size of the teeth relative to the size of the jaw Whether the jaws fit together …
What is a beautiful smile worth? Men and women who have received orthodontic treatment at Burlingame Smile Studio in Burlingame say it was worth every penny. Your smile is a part of you that you share with your family, friends, and co-workers every day. An attractive smile creates confidence. If you are uncomfortable with your …
At Burlingame Smile Studio Dr. Lee enjoys using her extensive dental and orthodontic training to design treatment plans unique to each of her Burlingame patients. In order to achieve an attractive, yet natural-looking result, we consider the shape, alignment, and condition of the teeth. I consider whether the patient has a bite misalignment. In order …
