Invisalign: How to straighten teeth without braces
Straightening teeth without braces is one of the most common goals for prospective orthodontic patients. Important motivating factors for this are the impact on lifestyle that braces can cause, and…
Orthodontics
Orthodontics | Thousand Oaks | Dr. Thomas C. Lee, DDS, MS Orthodontics, also known as orthodontia, is a field in dentistry that diagnoses, prevents or corrects the misalignments of teeth…
Dentofacial Orthopedics
Dentofacial Orthopedics | Thousand Oaks | Dr. Thomas C. Lee, DDS, MS Even if you are familiar with the word orthopedics, you may not know what dentofacial orthopedics is. Dentofacial…
Oral Surgery
Oral Surgery for Orthodontics | Thousand Oaks | Dr. Thomas C. Lee, DDS, MS Did you know that the evidence of oral surgery traces back millenniums ago? The great minds…
Two Phase Orthodontic Treatment
Two Phase Orthodontic Treatment | Thousand Oaks | Dr. Thomas C. Lee, DDS, MS Two-phase orthodontic treatment is recommended by dentists for some children around seven years of age. As…
More Adults than Ever Have Braces or Invisalign
Orthodontics: More adults than ever have braces or invisalign Orthodontic treatments like braces and invisalign have long been misunderstood to be for kids and teenagers only. While adolescence is an…
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Orthodontists Can Help Save Impacted Teeth
Orthodontics: Orthodontists can help save impacted teeth. Impacted teeth are more common than many people realize. Impacted teeth are sometimes misunderstood to be teeth that are merely “crowded”. The term…
Two-phase Orthodontic Treatment: Why Some Children Start Orthodontics So Young
You may see some young children in orthodontic treatment and wonder why some are starting treatment at such a young age. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends children be seen…
The 3D Ecosystem
The 3D ecosystem in orthodontics. Dr. Thomas C. Lee at Thousand Oaks Orthodontics embraces the fast developing digital technology that has driven the most exciting developments in orthodontics over the…
Which Braces are Right For You?
Affordable Braces in Thousand Oaks, CA Dental braces play a major role in orthodontics by giving patients a beautiful smile. They are used to align and straighten teeth while positioning…