Dr. Thomas C. Lee, DDS, MS

Orthodontic Braces in Westlake Village

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Dental braces are a form of orthodontic treatment used in many different cases. Traditional braces are feared because of their metal elements and the discomfort they cause, leading to sores, inflammation, and even injury.

However, we offer inconspicuous braces that are comfortable and unnoticeable. We have highly-qualified orthodontists that install braces perfectly to ensure they will help with the issue you’re having while being comfortable and easy to maintain.

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Who Needs Braces?

Braces are commonly used in the case of a bad bite or crooked teeth and when a patient needs correction to ensure their dental health. Malocclusion refers to misaligned teeth that might be leaning against or protruding into each other. 

Some people have only cosmetic issues and don’t have pathological problems, but some feel pain daily or even have difficulty speaking and chewing. Malocclusion is often inherited and runs in the family or can result from tooth loss, thumb sucking, or injury. 

Wearing braces corrects malocclusion, helps straighten the teeth, and reduces any excess space between, leading to better oral health, easier maintenance, and lower chances of tooth decay. 

How our Braces in Westlake Village Help

Braces straighten the teeth. Although this is very important, it’s not the only benefit of our services. Aesthetics matter, but our specialists can install braces with multifaceted benefits, including:

Better overall health

Crooked teeth create tight spaces that make it difficult to floss, brush, and clean. With our professional treatment, your teeth will align, allowing you to maintain better dental hygiene that helps improve your overall dental health and prevent other issues.

Improved digestion

Before the food you eat reaches your stomach, it’s partially digested by your teeth. People with misaligned food have difficulty chewing down food, especially if they’re eating something hard. This puts more stress on your stomach and leads to digestion issues, but with braces, you won’t have those problems anymore.

They prevent bone erosion

Misaligned teeth leave space for morsels of food to get stuck, which attracts bacteria that can eventually eat away the bones in your jaw. Our braces stretch out the connective nerves and tissues, moving periodontal ligaments in the process, and the bones rebuild naturally over time.

Improved speech

Disproportionate teeth affect your speech and make certain words challenging to pronounce. Straightening your teeth improves your pronunciation and gives you a confidence boost that can significantly affect your overall quality of life.

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How our Braces in Westlake Village Can Help?

We give our patients detailed instructions on maintaining their dental health while wearing braces. We also offer comprehensive exams and cleaning to ensure there’s no food stuck in the brackets and cracks leading to color changes, decay, and erosions. 

As professional orthodontists, we can make the necessary adjustments and remove braces if you need dental work or adjust your braces to reduce food build-up and future dental issues. 

Talk to us to learn more

We understand that wearing braces is a big commitment and can affect how you see yourself and your confidence. Feel free to talk to us, and we will share all the details you need to know and go through all the different types of braces we offer, including metal, plastic, ceramic, and a combination of materials.

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