Orthodontics FAQ
Straight answers about braces, clear aligners and retainers in Pasadena.
Braces and aligners
Braces use brackets and a wire fixed to the teeth and are the proven choice for complex alignment problems. Clear aligners, like Invisalign, are a series of virtually invisible trays that suit many teens and adults.
Clear aligners are designed to fit around school, sports and work with little disruption.
It varies with how far the teeth need to move and which treatment you choose. Your timeline is part of the plan you receive after your consultation.
No. Book it as its own appointment, or ask for it during a visit you already have.
Kids, teens and adults
Ask at your child's next checkup. Early orthodontic evaluations are part of the practice's children's services.
Often, yes. Clear aligners suit many teens, while complex alignment problems may do better with traditional braces.
No. Braces give reliable results for patients of all ages, and clear aligners suit adults as well as teens.
From neighborhoods on the Metro A Line, Lake station is a walk of under a mile north of the office.
Retainers, repairs and booking
A custom retainer holds teeth in their new position after braces or aligners. Wearing it as instructed protects the result.
Call (626) 669-3141. Damaged appliances are among the urgent problems the office treats, and urgent cases are prioritized.
Usually after. Teeth are straightened first and whitened once they are in place.
Most dental insurance, including Delta Dental, Aetna, Cigna Dental, MetLife, Humana, Blue Cross Blue Shield and United Concordia. Missing from the list? Call the office, since many other plans are taken too.
Mondays and Thursdays 8:30 AM to 7 PM, Wednesdays 8 AM to 7 PM, Tuesdays and Fridays 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and Saturdays 9 AM to 4 PM.
