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 optimal time for orthodontic treatment because kids facial structures are still developing, and teeth can shift through bone and tissue that is still forming, orthodontic […]
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 “impacted” simply sounds like it’s describing teeth which are crowded against each other. However, impacted teeth are actually teeth that are stuck in the bone, […]
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 by an orthodontist by the age of 7. At this age we can assess many situations that would be beneficial and easier to treat at […]
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 last 15 years. With the need for businesses of every kind to evolve with the digital economy and digital business environment, it should be expected […]
The effects of pregnancy on oral health
Experiencing pregnancy has an affect on your lifestyle in a major way, and causes changes to everything from diet to health. It’s overlooked that pregnancy also affects the oral health of a woman. During pregnancy it’s important for expecting mothers to maintain their oral health for the sake of their growing baby and their own […]
The basics of interceptive orthodontics
Interceptive orthodontics is a concept focused on addressing orthodontic issues at an early age – often as early as seven years old, and definitely before the teenage years when a person’s facial structure begins to mature and settle into its permanent form. When orthodontic issues are present in young children, and orthodontist will be able […]
Orthodontics: Impacted Teeth
One of the most common orthodontic conditions is tooth impaction. This is an issue that occurs early in life when children lose their milk teeth and their adult teeth come in. In some cases following the loss of milk teeth, a person’s adult teeth don’t erupt because they’re stuck in the jaw bone. When this […]
Orthodontics: Straightening teeth isn’t just cosmetic, it provides health benefits.
Many people seeking orthodontic treatment do so in pursuit of improved cosmetics. This is understandable. Every person’s face is the focal point of their personality and what other people see – it’s only natural to want to improve your smile. There are also a variety of core health benefits that come from straighter teeth. A […]
Orthodontic treatment: Adding charm to your smile
A beautiful smile is a dream for many. A good orthodontist can do wonders for your appearance and oral health. Orthodontic treatment involves more than what most people think. It is not just straightening teeth, but is actually a complicated biological process which encompasses changes in your facial bones, jaw bones and soft tissue surrounding […]
3D printing and xrays in orthodontics
Dr. Lee has established Thousand Oaks Orthodontics as the authority and leading resource for 3D centered orthodontics in the greater Thousand Oaks area.