Is phase one right for your child?
Phase 1 treatment is orthodontic treatment for children that have yet to lose all their permanent teeth. It is used to address specific...
Retainers are a Pretty Big Deal
We always talk about the importance of retainers at Top Smile Orthodontics. In fact, retainers are so crucial, we provide them to every...
It's an expander!
A common appliance I use is an orthodontic expander, also called a spacer. These expanders widen the dental arches to correct cross-bites...
Am I too old to get braces?
I get this question all the time. I find that more and more, older patients are coming into my office and asking about orthodontic...
What's the most common question that Dr. Nima gets from his patients?
When will I get my braces off? This is the most popular question I get after braces have been on. I always explain to my patients that...
Let's Talk About Retainers
"How important are retainers?" is probably the second most common question I get after “when will I get my braces off?”. The job of...
Giving Back Contest
After many years of school I have been fortunate enough to start a business and provide for my family. I have always felt the need to pay...
Halloween with Braces
It's that time of year again and Halloween is around the corner. I wanted to write a quick blog post reminding everyone that if you have...
Clear Braces vs. Metal Braces.
Our patient's ask if there is a difference between metal and clear braces. The short answer is no. Ultimately, braces are a handle to the...
DIY Orthodontics. Does it work?
There has been a recent phenomena with DIY braces and clear aligners through home kits. We as orthodontist go through a lot of schooling...
